Privacy policy.

Last updated: 28th August 2025

River Recruitment (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with us as a candidate, client, or website visitor.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

River Recruitment is a recruitment business based in Milton Keynes. We provide recruitment services across multiple industries, with specialisms in Sales and IT.

Data Controller: River Recruitment
ICO Registration: [Insert once available]
Contact Email: [Insert contact email]

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data from candidates:

  • Contact details (name, address, phone, email)

  • CV, employment history, qualifications, skills, and experience

  • Information about your job preferences, salary expectations, and availability

  • References and right-to-work documentation (where required)

  • Any additional information you choose to provide to us during the recruitment process

3. How We Use Your Information

We use candidate data for the following purposes:

  • To match you with suitable job opportunities

  • To share your details (with your consent) with potential employers

  • To contact you about vacancies, applications, and recruitment updates

  • To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

  • For internal record keeping and business operations

4. How We Store Your Data

Your data will be securely stored within HubSpot, our chosen Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. HubSpot is GDPR-compliant and uses appropriate safeguards to protect personal data.

We will take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this notice.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

  • Potential employers, but only with your prior consent

  • Trusted service providers (such as HubSpot) who support our operations

  • Regulatory or legal bodies if required by law

We will never sell your data to third parties.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your details for up to 2 years from your last interaction with us, unless you request deletion sooner. After this period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing or request restrictions

  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert contact email].

8. Cookies & Website Use

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track site usage. You will be asked for consent where required.

9. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact us:

River Recruitment
Email: [Insert email]
Phone: [Insert phone number]
Address: 6 Bowes Close, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 0LJ

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.