1.0 Overview

This privacy policy sets out how Elite People Partners, LTD uses and protects any information that you give us through this site.

You are not required to provide any personal information to use or view the public pages of our website. However, where you provide your personal information – such as to apply for a job, contact us generally, reach out to a named individual or register with us – this Privacy Policy will govern how we collect, use and process your provided information.

Each time you provide personal information you will be asked to confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, and give explicit consent via ticking an ‘opt in’ box.

Since it is not our intention to collect personal information from children, no child specific policy is described.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.

1.1 Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. If we change our privacy policy, we will advise you of changes or updates through means of a notice on our website and we will update this privacy policy accordingly. Continued use of this website or our services after this time will constitute your acceptance of the new policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy commitment, please e-mail us at hello@elitepeoplepartners.com.

You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

2.0 Relevant Legislation

Elite People Partners, LTD and its website is designed to comply with the following national and international legislation concerning user privacy and data protection:

  • UK Data Protection Act 1988 (DPA)

  • EU Data Protection Directive 1995 (DPD)

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR)

Compliance with the above legislation means this site is likely to be compliant with the data protection and user privacy legislation set out by many other countries and territories as well.

If you are unsure about whether this site is compliant with your own country of residence's specific data protection and user privacy legislation, you should contact our data protection team (details in section 8.1) for clarification.

3.0 Personal Information That This Site Collects, How It Uses It, Stores It, and How Long It Is Kept

3.1 Candidates

We may collect, after gaining your consent, the following information:

  • Name and job title

  • Contact information including email address and telephone number

  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, salary, and interests

  • Other information relevant to helping you find job opportunities (your CV)

Purpose:

  • Finding you relevant job opportunities

  • Forwarding your CV (after discussing it with you and gaining your consent) to clients

  • Informing you of job opportunities of interest

  • Internal record keeping

  • Periodic contact by email, phone, or mail

  • Disclosure to regulatory or law enforcement authorities as necessary

CVs and personal data will be stored in our secure Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. Only authorised personnel of Elite People Partners, LTD will have access.

Contract workers will also input timesheet data online, stored at our head office, for invoicing and payment processing.

3.2 Employers

We may collect, after gaining your consent, the following information:

  • Name and job title

  • Contact information including email address and telephone number

  • Company information (address, telephone number, customer base, etc.)

  • Demographic information

  • Other information relevant to providing recruitment services

Purpose:

  • Finding you relevant candidates

  • Informing you of suitable candidates

  • Internal record keeping

  • Periodic contact by email, phone, or mail

  • Disclosure to regulatory or law enforcement authorities as necessary

All data is stored in our CRM database.

3.3 Data Retention

Data is stored securely for 3 years. If the relationship is inactive after this time, personal data will be permanently deleted unless continued service is required. You may request earlier deletion of your data.

4.0 Job Alerts / Email Newsletter

To subscribe to job alerts and newsletters, your email address is required. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing us.

We use MailChimp as our email service provider. Your email address is stored only within MailChimp's database and not on our internal systems.

You will continue receiving job alerts until you unsubscribe. Removal must be requested using the email address subscribed.

5.0 Curriculum Vitae (CV)

You may submit your CV via our website or by email. Your CV will be stored in our database and used by our recruitment consultants. You may update your CV by submitting a new one.

6.0 Securing Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. Our site is SSL certified, uses secure servers, and undergoes regular malware scanning. Only authorised personnel have access to encrypted data.

7.0 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve site performance. Upon first visit, you will be asked to consent to cookie usage.

7.1 How to Disable Cookies / Opt Out

You can change cookie settings in your browser preferences.

7.2 First Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand visitor behaviour. Data is anonymous and not personally identifiable.

7.3 Third Party Cookies

Cookies from platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Xing, and Google+ may track user activity. Refer to their privacy policies for details.

7.4 Session Cookies

Used to remember log-in details and ensure core functionality.

7.5 Flash Cookies

May store user preferences for media content (e.g., video).

7.6 Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy of external sites linked from our site. Always check their privacy statements.

8.0 Controlling and Retaining Your Personal Information

We will not sell, share, or distribute your data without your consent, unless required by law.

8.1 Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

Submit requests to hello@elitepeoplepartners.com.

8.2 Right to a Subject Access Request

Under GDPR, you may request a copy of the information we hold. Email hello@elitepeoplepartners.com to make a request.

8.3 Right to Complain

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

9.0 Data Breaches

We will report any unlawful data breach to all relevant parties within 72 hours if personal data is at risk.

10.0 Equal Opportunities

Elite People Partners, LTD is committed to diversity. All applicants and staff receive equal treatment, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.

We may use anonymised information for diversity monitoring as part of our commitment to equal opportunities.