Our Privacy Policy.

Introduction

HCAPS Recruitment ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

1.1 Personal Identification Information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address

1.2 Professional Information:

• Employment history
• Educational background
• CV/resume details
• Job preferences
• References

1.3 Technical Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Browser plug-in types and versions
• Operating system and platform

1.4 Usage Data:

1.5 Marketing and Communications Data:

• Your preferences in receiving marketing information from us
• Your communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

• We use the information we collect in the following ways:

2.1 To Provide Our Services:

• Match you with suitable job opportunities
• Communicate with you regarding your job applications and career preferences
• Facilitate the recruitment process, including verifying references and qualifications

2.2 For Business Operations:

• Improve our website, services, and customer experiences
• Conduct research and analysis to enhance our recruitment processes

2.3 For Legal and Compliance Purposes:

• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Protect our rights, property, and safety, and those of our users and third parties

2.4 Marketing and Promotions:

• Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials that may interest you
• Inform you about events, offers, and new job opportunities

3. Sharing Your Information

• We may share your personal information with the following entities:

3.1 Potential Employers:

• To match your qualifications and preferences with job opportunities

3.2 Service Providers:

Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as IT support, marketing, and data analysis

3.3 Legal and Regulatory Authorities:

To comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights and interests

3.4 Business Transfers:

In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Access:

Request access to your personal information and receive a copy of the data we hold about you

6.2 Correction:

Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data

6.3 Erasure:

Request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected

6.4 Objection:

Object to the processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests

6.5 Restriction:

Request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain circumstances

6.6 Portability:

• Request the transfer of your personal data to another party
• To exercise these rights, please contact us at mailto:info@hcaps.co.uk.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy