Privacy Policy
AccountsRecruitment London – Data Privacy Notice
The following data privacy notice explains the circumstances in which AccountsRecruitment London will collect personal data from you, why it is being collected, how we will use it and to whom we might disclose it if necessary.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Due to the further development of our website, government regulations or the implementations of new technologies, this policy will be reviewed and may change, from time to time. AccountsRecruitment London reserves the right to change this data protection information at any time with effect for the future. The revised policy will be posted to this page so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances we disclose it. We, therefore, recommend you read the current data protection information again from time to time.
The controller is AccountsRecruitment London and we are committed to complying with the UK’s data protection law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the protection of personal data, as well as the principles of data security in the configuration of our services.
What data is being collected and processed?
The purpose for processing your personal information is to allow us to administer your account with us and to provide the products and services you have requested from us. In order to enter into an agreement with AccountsRecruitment London, you will be required to provide personal data which we will store and use. The lawful basis for the processing of this personal data is known as a contractual basis, and is necessary by AccountsRecruitment London in order to administer your account and to provide the products and services you have requested from us. You are obliged to provide this data. Failure to provide this personal data may mean we will be unable to execute the contract and could result in the termination of our services.
When engaging AccountsRecruitment London you will usually need to disclose the following:
- - Title
- - First name(s), surname or company name
- - Address (street, street number, postal code, city and country/region)
- - Email address
- - Telephone and mobile number
- - Bank details (account number, account holder and card number)
- - VAT ID number (as the case may be)
We will also monitor, record, store and use any email or other electronic communications with you for training purposes so that we can check any instructions given to us and to improve the quality of our customer service.
If at any time we intend to further process your personal data for a reason not originally communicated, we shall provide you, prior to that processing taking place, all relevant information on the additional processing.
Website Cookies
When you access our website, temporary data about your visit is stored and processed in a protocol file for a certain period of time via the use of cookies. This information is anonymised and is used by us to better understand the use of our website only. This in turn helps us to provide you with a better experience, since we can evaluate the level of interest in the content of our website and tailor it accordingly.
The nature and content of the information collected via cookies differ, as does the period for which this information is retained. In line with our data protection obligations, we will ensure that this retention period is not excessive and that the data is only retained for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
The data listed above is only analysed for statistical purposes and for improving our internet presence, then it is deleted. We will not attempt to personally identify you from your IP address unless required to as a matter of law or regulation or in order to protect our rights, or other customers’ rights.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies but you can set your browser options so that you will not receive cookies and you can also delete any existing cookies from your browser. Should you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites please visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Please note, you may find that some parts of the site will not function properly if you refuse cookies.
Direct Marketing Communications
We will also process your details through our internal systems to enable us to send you relevant communications. The lawful basis for processing this information internally will be Legitimate Interests. Any email communications we send will however comply with the Privacy and E-communications Regulation (PECR.) If you have chosen to opt-in to our direct marketing communications, we will use your information to tell you about products and services available from us which may be of interest to you. We may also use your information to tell you about products and services from our approved partners. You have a right to opt out of our direct marketing communications at any time.
Links to other third party websites
Please note that this data privacy notice only applies to AccountsRecruitment London and we are not responsible for and have no control over, information that is submitted to or collected by third parties, such as those where our website may provide links and banner advertisements to third party sites. Since we do not control these websites, you are responsible for reviewing and abiding by the privacy policies of these third party sites to ensure they comply with the applicable data protection regulations.
How long will the data be stored for?
Where possible, AccountsRecruitment London will take steps to erase any personal data that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it is collected or otherwise processed, or if you have withdrawn consent for its processing and retention. As a general rule, if you currently have a contract or intend to enter into a contract with AccountsRecruitment London, we will store the data for a period of six years after the contract ends, for compliance with our general legal obligations and for the exercise or defence of any legal claims.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to ‘block’ or request the deletion or removal of personal data to prevent further processing. This right to erasure is also known as ‘the right to be forgotten’. Specific circumstances in which you can request the deletion or removal of personal data includes:
- - Where the personal data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it is collected or otherwise processed
- - Where you withdraw consent
- - When you object to the processing and there is no overriding legitimate interest for continuing the processing
- - Where the personal data was unlawfully processed (i.e. otherwise in breach of the GDPR)
- - Where the personal data has to be erased in order to comply with a legal obligation
- - In case a deletion is not possible due to legal, statutory or contractual retention periods, or if it requires disproportionate efforts or prejudices your legitimate interests, the data will be blocked instead of deleted.
You also have the right to see what personal information we are processing. This can be requested by emailing our Data Protection Officer. There will be no charge for this service. If however, you log multiple requests, then there may be a nominal charge which we will request to cover the administration of these requests.
You may also request from us a copy of the personal data that has been processed through automated means This will be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (where technically feasible) which you may then transmit to another controller. You have the right to request us to send this to another controller on your behalf, but only if this is technically feasible for us to do so.
Sharing of data with other data controllers
AccountsRecruitment London take your privacy seriously and the information we hold about you is confidential. We will only disclose it outside AccountsRecruitment London when:
- - You have given us your consent to do so
- - It is necessary for the performance of an agreement of which you will be made aware
- - In order to obtain professional advice (e.g. legal advice)
- - We or others need to investigate or prevent crime (e.g. to fraud prevention agencies)
- - The law permits or requires it
- - Regulatory or governmental body requests or requires it, even without your consent
- - There is a duty to the public to reveal the information
Fraud Prevention
If you give us false or inaccurate information and fraud (in any form) is identified, details will be passed to the fraud prevention agencies. We and other organisations may also share, access and use this information to prevent fraud and money laundering, for example when:
- - Checking details on applications for credit and credit related or other facilities
- - Managing credit and credit related accounts or facilities
- - Recovering debt
- - Checking details of job applicants and employees
In addition, law enforcement agencies may access and use this information.
Protecting your privacy
In order to protect the personal data collected from you by AccountsRecruitment London against accidental or deliberate manipulation, loss, destruction or the access of unauthorised persons, technical and organisational security measures are constantly improved as part of our technological development. In addition, our employees, subcontractors and other support staff are obligated to observe confidentiality and data privacy.
Wherever possible, we have tried to create a secure and reliable website for our users. However, you recognise that your use of the Internet and our website is entirely at your own risk and we have no responsibility or liability for the security of personal information transmitted via the Internet.
All passwords and usernames allocated to you must be kept secret and must not be disclosed to anyone without our prior written authorisation. You must not use any false identity in email or other network communications and you must not attempt or participate in the unauthorised entry or viewing of another user’s account or into another system.
You must not use the services and/or network systems or any part thereof for fraudulent activities, or to breach another organisation’s security (cross-network hacking). This is an illegal act and prosecution under criminal law may result. You must not use any resources or any services provided by us for any illegal purpose, or for accessing, receiving or transmitting any material deemed illegal, indecent, offensive or otherwise unacceptable under UK law.
We will monitor network traffic from time to time for the purposes of backup and problem solving and in order to ensure that you are not misusing any of the services provided to you.
Breaches
If at any time we become aware that your data has been compromised, or that a breach of our systems and controls has occurred, which has an impact on the security of your data, we will notify the Information Commissioner’s Office, and you, without undue delay.
Subject Access Requests
You have the right to request access to a copy of the personal information that we hold about you. This is also known as a ‘Subject Access Request’. This information is provided to you free of charge. However, we can refuse to respond or charge a ‘reasonable fee’ of £25 inc. VAT when a request is manifestly unfounded, excessive or repetitive.
We will provide this information in a structured, commonly used and machine readable form such as a CSV file. This allows you to move, copy or transfer personal data easily from one IT environment to another in a safe and secure way, without hindrance to usability.
We will respond to your request without delay and at the latest, within one month of receipt of your request.
Rectifying or updating personal data
If you believe the personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to rectification.
We will typically respond to your request within one month, although this can be extended by two months if your request for rectification is complex.
Withdrawing Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent for us to collect, process and store your data at any time.
Right to complain
If you have a complaint about any aspect of data protection or if you feel your privacy has been breached by us, we would like to hear from you. To help us investigate and resolve your concerns as quickly as possible, please contact AccountsRecruitment London by telephone on 0207 1831 932
If you are unhappy with the final response you have received from AccountsRecruitment London, you have the right to complain to the supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can call the ICO on 0303 123 1113 or by visiting their website: https://ico.org.uk/.
