Candidate Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 20/06/2025

This privacy notice explains how [Connect to Evolve ltd] collects and processes personal data from job applicants in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

[Connect to Evolve ltd] is a recruitment company based in the UK. We act as a Data Controller for the personal data you provide.

2. What Information We Collect

  • Name, address, email, phone number

  • CV, employment history, education

  • References

  • Right to work documentation

  • Diversity information (if voluntarily provided)

3. How We Collect It

  • Directly from you (via CV, forms, email)

  • From third parties (references, LinkedIn, job boards)

4. Why We Process It

  • To assess your suitability for job roles

  • To present you to clients with job opportunities

  • To communicate with you about roles

  • To meet legal and compliance obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent (for diversity data)

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legitimate interest (placing you in roles)

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

  • Potential employers/clients (with your consent)

  • Background check services (where relevant)

  • IT and CRM providers

7. How Long We Keep It

Candidate data is retained for up to 24 months after last contact, unless you ask us to delete it sooner. You can request erasure at any time.

8. Your Rights

  • Access your data

  • Rectify incorrect data

  • Erase your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

9. Contact

e: hello@connecttoevolve.co.uk
t: 0207 362 2962

ICO: https://ico.org.uk