Privacy Policy Updated 06/03/25

Effective Date: 6th March 2025 (v2) 

LucyJames Recruitment Limited ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when using our website www.lucyjames.uk (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to this policy.

We may collect the following types of data:

• Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, address, and other contact details.
• Professional Data: Job title, employment history, education, skills, and qualifications. 
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and operating system. 
• Usage Data: Site activity, preferences, and interaction history. 
• Marketing Preferences: Communication preferences and consent details.
   

We use your data for the following purposes:

• Recruitment Services: Matching candidates to suitable roles and processing job applications.
• Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing relevant updates.
• Marketing: Sending promotional materials (only with your consent).
• Site Improvement: Monitoring trends to enhance functionality and performance.
• Legal Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations and resolving disputes.
   

We process your data in accordance with the UK GDPR on the following legal bases:

• Consent – for marketing communications and certain cookies.
• Contractual Necessity – to provide recruitment services and manage job applications.
• Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable employment or tax laws.
• Legitimate Interests – for service improvement, fraud prevention, and business operations.
   

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyse site performance.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies – Required for site functionality and security.
• Performance Cookies – Help us understand how the site is used.
• Functionality Cookies – Remember your preferences and settings.
• Targeting Cookies – Used to provide relevant advertisements.
   

Non-essential cookies will only be used if you consent. You can manage your preferences or withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

If you are in the UK or EEA, you have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction – Request updates to inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – Request deletion under certain conditions.
• Restriction – Request to limit how your data is used.
• Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@lucyjames.uk. We will respond within one calendar month.

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Candidate data is generally retained for up to 2 years after the last point of contact, unless a longer period is required by law or you request earlier deletion.

We may share your data in the following scenarios:

• With Your Consent – When you have explicitly agreed.
• Service Providers – For IT support, data processing, or marketing operations.
• Legal Authorities – Where required to comply with legal obligations.
• Business Transactions – If LucyJames Recruitment Limited is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale.
   

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data. However, no online data transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy policies of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

If you access our services from outside the UK, including the United States, please note that your data may be processed in the UK or other jurisdictions.
We aim to comply with applicable international privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.

We may update this policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

LucyJames Recruitment Ltd
Email: admin@lucyjames.uk
FAO: Lucy Gabriel

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
📞 0303 123 1113
🌐 https://ico.org.uk/concerns/

By using our Site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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