Privacy

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

Who we are

Rue Two Recruitment Limited is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. We are registered in England and Wales.

Our registered address is: C/O Acquis Limited, The Atrium Business Centre, Curtis Road, Dorking, RH4 1XA.

This policy applies to website users, candidates, clients, suppliers and anyone else whose data we process in connection with our business. It should be read alongside our Terms & Conditions.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, and where applicable to EU data subjects, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (EU GDPR).

What we collect

Information you give us – when you use our website, contact us, send a CV, apply for a role, register a vacancy, or engage our services. This includes your name, contact details, job preferences, employment history, qualifications, salary expectations and any other information you provide.

For candidates specifically, this may also include education details, nationality and right to work status, date of birth, remuneration history and references.

Information collected automatically – when you visit our website, we collect technical data including your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited and time spent. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Information from third parties – we may receive information about you from LinkedIn, job boards, referees, colleagues or clients. We will notify you of this when required to do so by law.

Why we process your data

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so:

  • Legitimate interests – to match candidates to suitable roles, introduce candidates to clients, respond to enquiries, operate and improve our website, prevent fraud, and recover fees owed to us.
  • Contract performance – to deliver recruitment services you have engaged us for, or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legal obligation – where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.
  • Consent – for direct marketing communications, where required. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.

How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • Match candidates to relevant roles and introduce them to clients
  • Respond to your enquiries and provide the services you have requested
  • Send you information about roles or services that may be relevant to you (where you have not opted out)
  • Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
  • Administer and improve our website
  • Establish, exercise or defend legal claims

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting stephen@ruetwo.com. Opting out does not affect our ability to provide services to you.

Who we share your data with

Clients – we share candidate personal data with client organisations for the purpose of assessing suitability for roles. Clients are required to use candidate data only for that purpose.

Service providers – we may share data with trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf (such as website hosting, data analysis and legal or accounting services). These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it in accordance with our instructions.

Legal and regulatory – we may disclose data where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property or safety of Rue Two, our clients, candidates or others.

Business transfers – if Rue Two Recruitment Limited is sold or its assets are transferred, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner, who will be bound by this policy.

International transfers

Some of our service providers are based outside the UK or EEA. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision from the UK Secretary of State or the European Commission
  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, or the UK International Data Transfer Agreement
  • For US-based providers, participation in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable

You can request details of the specific mechanism used for any transfer by contacting us at stephen@ruetwo.com.

How long we keep your data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. As a general rule, we retain candidate and client data for seven years. We may retain data for longer where required by law or for the establishment or defence of legal claims.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Erasure
Ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.

Restriction
Ask us to restrict how we process your data.

Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at stephen@ruetwo.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding. We will respond within one month.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, please contact us in the first instance so we can try to resolve your concern.

If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection: Information Commissioner’s Office – ico.org.uk – 0303 123 1113

EU data subjects may also contact the supervisory authority in their country of residence.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page and, where the changes are material, notify you by email. Please check back periodically.

Contact us

Rue Two Recruitment Limited
C/O Acquis Limited, The Atrium Business Centre, Curtis Road, Dorking, RH4 1XA
stephen@ruetwo.com