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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

​Last updated: 25 June 2025

This Privacy Policy sets out how LME Recruitment Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website (www.lmerecruitment.co.uk), contact us, or engage with our recruitment services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely.

1. Who We Are

2. What Information We Collect

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

  • Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender

  • Contact Data: Address, email, phone number

  • Employment Data: CV, employment history, education, skills, qualifications, references

  • Compliance Data: Right to work documentation, certifications, vetting and background checks

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, website usage data

  • Communications Data: Records of correspondence, feedback, and support requests

3. How We Collect Your Information

  • Directly from you (e.g., when you register, apply for a job, upload your CV, contact us)

  • Through our website (job applications, candidate/ client portals, cookies)

  • From third parties (job boards, referees, background check providers, compliance platforms like Onboarded)

  • Publicly available sources (LinkedIn, company websites)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide recruitment and staffing services to candidates and clients

  • Match candidates with suitable job opportunities

  • Process job applications and manage placements

  • Conduct vetting, compliance, and right-to-work checks

  • Communicate with you about roles, opportunities, and services

  • Improve our website and services (analytics, user experience)

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (where you have given us permission)

  • Contract (to provide our recruitment services)

  • Legal obligation (to comply with applicable laws)

  • Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our business)

6. Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your data with:

  • Clients (potential employers) for job matching and placement

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., compliance checks, payroll, IT support)

  • Regulatory and law enforcement authorities (where required by law)

  • Professional advisers (accountants, legal counsel)

  • Technology platforms (CRM, job boards, candidate management systems)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed outside the UK/EEA. When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in line with data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal or regulatory retention requirements).

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@lmerecruitment.com.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse traffic, and support advertising. For more details, see our Cookies Policy.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:

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