Introduction
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection legislation.
This policy applies to candidates, clients, prospective clients, referees and website users whose personal information we process as part of our recruitment services.
Who We Are
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is the Data Controller responsible for your personal information.
For the purposes of recruitment activity, New Ventures Recruitment Ltd specialises in permanent and fixed-term contract recruitment across HR, Finance, Operations and Commercial functions.
Privacy
The current website operates at the current URL and provides the SERVICE.
This page is used to inform website visitors about our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decides to use our Service.
If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect are used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at The current URL, unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
The Information We Collect
We may collect, store and process the following categories of personal information:
Candidate Information
Full name, address, email address and telephone number
Date of birth (where relevant to recruitment or compliance requirements)
Employment history and CV information
Qualifications, training, memberships and certifications
Salary expectations, notice period and job preferences
Interview feedback and application history
Right to work documentation where required by employers
References or referee details
Publicly available professional information, including professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn
Client Information
Contact names, job titles and business contact details
Recruitment requirements and hiring information
Communications relating to recruitment assignments
Referee Information
Name, job title, company details and professional contact information
Employment references relating to candidates
Website Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
Contact information submitted through forms
IP address and browser information
Website usage information through cookies and analytics tools
How We Collect Information
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Directly from you when you submit your CV, apply for a vacancy or contact us
Through our website: newventuresrecruitment.co.uk
Via professional networking sites such as LinkedIn
Through recruitment platforms and job boards where you have made your information available for recruitment purposes
Through referrals, referees and previous employers where appropriate
From clients during recruitment assignments
Through our recruitment CRM and candidate database systems, including Recruitly
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Match candidates with suitable employment opportunities
Present candidate details to prospective employers
Communicate with candidates regarding vacancies and career opportunities
Manage recruitment processes, interviews and feedback
Verify qualifications, references and right to work documentation where required
Maintain records relating to placements and recruitment activity
Provide recruitment services to clients
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Improve our services and website experience
We will always seek to ensure that personal information shared with clients is relevant, proportionate and necessary for the recruitment process.
Our Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information under the following lawful bases:
Legitimate Interests
We process personal information where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests as a recruitment agency, including:
Matching candidates to suitable opportunities
Communicating regarding employment opportunities
Managing recruitment processes
Maintaining relationships with candidates and clients
We carefully balance our legitimate interests against your privacy rights.
Contract
Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into an employment contract or where recruitment services are being delivered as part of an agreement.
Legal Obligation
Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements, including right to work checks and responding to lawful requests from authorities.
Consent
We may rely on consent for:
Marketing communications
Job alerts and updates
Retaining your information for future opportunities where appropriate
You may withdraw consent at any time.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
Prospective employers and clients where relevant to a recruitment process
Professional referees (where applicable)
Technology providers who support our business operations
Professional advisers, auditors or regulatory bodies where required by law
This may include systems and service providers such as:
Recruitly (recruitment database/CRM)
Job boards and recruitment advertising platforms
FreeAgent (business accounting platform where relevant)
We ensure that any third-party providers processing data on our behalf do so securely and in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary.
Candidates Successfully Placed
Where we successfully place a candidate into employment, we may retain recruitment records for up to 7 years from the end of our business relationship or placement, where necessary for legal, contractual, financial or regulatory purposes.
Unsuccessful or Unplaced Candidates
Where we have not placed a candidate and there has been no meaningful contact, we will generally retain information for 2 years from the date of last meaningful engagement.
Client Records
Client and business records may be retained in accordance with legal, financial and contractual obligations.
Where data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process information outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and ensure compliance with UK GDPR requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request erasure of your personal information in certain circumstances
Restrict or object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request transfer of your data to another organisation where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
For further information regarding your rights, please visit the ICO website.
Marketing Communications
Where you have consented to receive marketing communications, job alerts or industry updates, you may unsubscribe or opt out at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe options provided.
We do not share personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.
However, while we take all reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand website usage.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help improve functionality and user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd
📍 Registered Office
Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE
📞 Phone: 01925 982262
📧 Email: enquiries@newventuresrecruitment.co.uk
🌐 Website: www.newventuresrecruitment.co.uk
New Ventures Recruitment Ltd is a UK-based recruitment consultancy supporting businesses with permanent and fixed-term hiring solutions and helping candidates find their next career opportunity.
We are committed to delivering a professional, transparent, and relationship-led service for both clients and candidates.
Company Registration Number: 15811482
ICO Registration: ZB715426
Registered in England & Wales
If you are unhappy with how we process your information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).