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PRIVACY POLICY

JEWELLERY STYLIST RECRUITMENT PRIVACY STATEMENT

Effective Date: 1^st January 2025

Jewellery Stylist Recruitment is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we collect, use, store, and share your data. This policy outlines our compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as well as your rights regarding personal information.  

By using our website (www.jewellerystylist.com) and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.  

1. 1.WHO WE ARE 

Jewellery Stylist Recruitment ("We," "Us," "Our") is a specialist Jewellery & Watch Recruitment Agency. Candidates ("You," "Your") use our website to search for job opportunities and register for vacancies. Clients ("Our Clients") engage us to recruit for their roles.  

2. DATA WE COLLECT & WHY WE COLLECT IT

1. A.Candidate Data  

When you register on our website, we collect and process:  

• Personal Details: Name, phone number, email address, address, postcode, languages spoken, and right-to-work status.  
• Employment & Professional Information: Current and desired employer, salary expectations, job preferences.  
• CV/Resume & Profile Picture: Submitted by you for job applications.  

1. B.Client Data  

When engaging our recruitment services, we may collect:  

• Contact details: Name, job title, company email address, and phone number.  
• Company details: Business address, recruitment needs, and job descriptions.  
• Financial information: Required for invoicing and contractual purposes.  

1. 2.HOW WE USE YOUR DATA 

We process personal data for the following reasons:  

• Recruitment Services – Matching candidates with suitable job vacancies.  
• Communication – Contacting candidates regarding job opportunities via phone, text, email or such social media channels such as Linkedin and Facebook.
• Client Relations – Assisting employers with recruitment needs and facilitating interviews. 
• Legal Compliance – Ensuring right-to-work requirements are met.  

Your data will only be shared with clients once you have given permission and are aware of the company receiving your details.  

1. 3.LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING YOUR DATA

We collect and process data under the following lawful bases:  

• Legitimate Interest – Processing is necessary to provide recruitment services.  
• Contractual Obligation – Required to fulfill our recruitment services contract with you.  
• Consent – For direct marketing communications, where explicit opt-in is required.  
• Legal Obligation – To comply with UK employment and data protection laws.  

1. 4.MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We may send you job alerts and updates via email. You will only receive these emails if you have explicitly opted in.  

• Unsubscribe: You can stop receiving emails by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at enquiries@jewellerystylist.com
• Tracking & Analytics: We use Mailchimp to track email engagement. You can read Mailchimp’s privacy policy at https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy  

1. 5.DATA SHARING & THIRD PARTIES

Jewellery Stylist never sells or rents your data. However, we may share data in the following circumstances:  

• With Clients: Only with your consent for recruitment purposes.  
• With Service Providers: We use Mailchimp (email marketing), CRM tools, and cloud storage providers who process data securely.  
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulatory authorities, or fraud prevention agencies.  
• Data Transfers Outside the UK: If any third-party service stores data outside the UK, we ensure they comply with UK GDPR standards (e.g., Mailchimp in the US follows the UK Data Bridge Agreement).  

1. 6.DATA SECURITY MEASURES

We take security seriously and implement safeguards such as:  

• Encryption (HTTPS, Secure Cloud Storage)  
• Access Controls (Only authorised staff can access your data)  
• Regular Security Audits  
• Staff Training on Data Protection & GDPR  

While we take every precaution, no online platform can be 100% secure, and we encourage users to take care when sharing data.  

DATA RETENTION – HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION 

We retain your data only as long as necessary:  

• Candidate Data: Stored for 5 years from the last activity date. You can request deletion earlier.  
• Client Data: Retained as long as required for ongoing business relationships.  
• Financial & Legal Records: Kept for 7 years in compliance with tax and employment laws. 

You can delete your account at any time by emailing enquiries@jewellerystylist.com.   

9. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR 

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:  

• Right to Access – Request a copy of your data.  
• Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.  
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request account deletion. 
• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.  
• Right to Data Portability – Request data transfer to another service.  
• Right to Object – Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.  

To exercise your rights, contact us at enquiries@jewellerystylist.com. We will respond within one month.  

10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA

Our website contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter). These sites may collect personal data. Your interactions with these platforms are subject to their respective privacy policies.  

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.  

12. CONTACT US 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: 

Jewellery Stylist Recruitment

Level 33, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5LQ  

Email: enquiries@jewellerystylist.com  

If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you can file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk