Privacy Policy

Talent Match Legal

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Talent Match Legal (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website https://talentmatchlegal.co.uk/ and our services.

By using our website or providing your personal information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Talent Match Legal is a recruitment agency specialising in connecting legal professionals with employers across the UK.

Contact details:

Email: [Insert Business Email]

Address: [Insert Business Address]

Phone: [Insert Business Phone]

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• CV / Resume

• Job preferences / career interests

• Client company details

• Recruitment-related notes or documents

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and activity data

• Cookies and usage data

C. Data from Third Parties

• Recruitment platforms (if you link profiles)

• Analytics tools

• Referees or client contacts (with appropriate permissions)

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Provide recruitment and candidate matching services

• Communicate with you about job opportunities, applications, and services

• Process and manage applications

• Provide customer support

• Improve and personalise our services

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, including:

• Consent

• Performance of a contract

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligation

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to analyse activity and provide better website functionality.

Cookies we use may include:

• Essential cookies (required for site operation)

• Performance cookies (analytics and optimisation)

• Functional cookies (preferences)

• Advertising/Targeting cookies (third-party providers)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share data with:

• Employers and hiring managers (for recruitment purposes)

• Service providers (email, analytics, CRM)

• Legal and regulatory authorities (when required)

All third parties must adhere to data protection obligations.

6. International Transfers

If data is processed outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or recognised adequacy measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil recruitment activities, comply with legal obligations, or as agreed with you.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

• Active job search status

• Ongoing applications

• Legal requirements

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights in relation to your personal data, including:

• Access — Request copies of your data

• Rectification — Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erasure — Request deletion where lawful

• Restriction — Restrict processing

• Object — Object to processing in certain cases

• Data Portability — Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights, contact us at the details above.

9. Marketing Communications

We may send you marketing messages if you consent or where we have legitimate interest and a clear opt-out option.

You can unsubscribe at any time via email or the unsubscribe link in communications.

10. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this website with an updated effective date.

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