Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18 October 2026
1. Introduction
Durotech Recruitment ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our services, including our website, job application services, and recruitment processes.
We operate across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and comply with applicable data protection laws in all regions, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant local laws.
2. Data Controller
Durotech Recruitment is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our registered office is located at 123 Recruitment Street, London, EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom. For data protection inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@durotechrecruitment.com.
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID details
- Contact Data: Email address, phone numbers, postal address
- Professional Data: CV/resume, work history, qualifications, certifications, skills
- Right to Work Data: Work permit status, visa information, employment eligibility
- Application Data: Cover letters, job preferences, salary expectations
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
- Communication Data: Records of correspondence with our team
4. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To process and manage your job applications
- To match your profile with suitable job opportunities
- To communicate with you about job vacancies and recruitment services
- To verify your identity and right to work
- To share your information with prospective employers (with your consent)
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve our services and website functionality
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
- Contract: To perform our recruitment services agreement with you
- Legal Obligation: To comply with employment and immigration laws
- Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our recruitment services
6. International Data Transfers
As a global recruitment agency operating in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we may transfer your data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions, and binding corporate rules where applicable.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, typically for 3 years from your last interaction with us, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@durotechrecruitment.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. We require all third parties to maintain equivalent security standards.
10. Third-Party Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Prospective employers (with your explicit consent)
- Background check providers (where legally required)
- Our technology service providers (under strict data processing agreements)
- Legal and regulatory authorities (when required by law)
11. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
12. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:
Data Protection Officer
Durotech Recruitment
123 Recruitment Street, London, EC1A 1BB, UK
Email: dpo@durotechrecruitment.com
Phone: +44 7950 206007