Privacy Policy
Synergi Search & Select Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and store your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process personal data in the course of delivering recruitment services. This may include:
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Name, email address, phone number, address
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Employment history, education, and other details from your Curriculum Vitae (“CV”)
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Job preferences, interview notes, references
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Communications between you and our consultants
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Website interaction and behavioural data (via cookies and analytics tools)
We may receive this information:
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Directly from you (via applications, forms, calls or emails)
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From job boards, recruitment platforms or social media (e.g. LinkedIn)
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From referees or third-party background check providers
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
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Legitimate interests – for providing recruitment services, improving our business, and matching candidates with roles
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Consent – for optional communications like job alerts and newsletters (with opt-out options)
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Contract – where data processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request
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Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
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Provide recruitment services tailored to your profile
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Submit your CV and details to prospective employers with your consent
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Communicate relevant job opportunities or industry updates
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Maintain contact for future employment opportunities
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Meet our legal and compliance obligations
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Improve our website and communication through analytics tools
4. Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may use cookies, tracking pixels and recording services to understand how users interact with our site. These may log:
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Mouse clicks, scrolling behaviour and keystrokes (form inputs excluded)
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Session duration and navigation paths
We use this data to enhance website usability and improve user experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies unless you adjust your browser settings.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We will not share your data with third parties unless:
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You have given us consent (e.g. submitting your CV to a client)
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It is necessary for service delivery (e.g. IT providers, analytics platforms)
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We are legally required to do so (e.g. HMRC, regulatory bodies)
All third-party processors are subject to contractual obligations under UK GDPR.
We store data within the United Kingdom or transfer it only to countries that offer adequate protection as defined under UK data protection laws
6. Data Retention
Synergi Search & Select Ltd will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which is was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to certain processing
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Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
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Withdraw consent (for marketing or optional data uses)
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@synergirecruitment.com.