Privacy Policy
Top Tier Talent Recruitment
Effective Date: [11/03/2026]
Top Tier Talent Recruitment (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our recruitment services, visit our website, or interact with us.
This policy is designed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Top Tier Talent Recruitment is a recruitment agency that connects candidates with employers. In providing these services, we collect and process personal data relating to candidates, clients, and website users.
Contact Details
Top Tier Talent Recruitment
Email: info@toptiertalentrecruitment.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Candidate Information
Full name
Contact details (email, phone number, address)
CV or resume information
Employment history
Education and qualifications
Skills and professional certifications
References
Right-to-work documentation
Salary expectations and job preferences
Client Information
Business contact details
Company information
Recruitment requirements
Communication records
Website Users
When you visit our website we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited
Cookies and usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To match candidates with suitable job opportunities
To communicate with candidates and clients
To manage recruitment processes
To verify qualifications and employment history
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To improve our services and website functionality
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent – where you provide consent for us to process your data
Contractual necessity – to provide recruitment services
Legitimate interests – such as matching candidates with employers
Legal obligations – to comply with employment and regulatory requirements
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
Prospective employers and clients
Background checking providers
Professional advisors (legal, financial)
IT and software providers supporting our recruitment systems
Regulatory authorities where required by law
We ensure that any third parties processing your data do so securely and lawfully.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
Candidate data: typically retained for up to 2 years after last contact
Client data: retained while the business relationship continues and for a reasonable period afterward
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request transfer of your data (data portability)
Withdraw consent at any time
Requests can be made by contacting us at the email listed above.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:
Unauthorized access
Loss or misuse
Alteration or disclosure
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and improve our services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
12. Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk