Recruitment Privacy Notice
Introduction
Effstone Events is a trading name of Effstone Group Ltd ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect from job applicants and prospective workers. This Recruitment Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data during the recruitment process.
Data Controller
Effstone Group Ltd
ICO Registration Number: ZC154650
Contact Email: contact@effstoneevents.co.uk
Information we collect
As part of the recruitment process, we may collect and process the following personal information:
Name
Postal address
Email address
Telephone number
CV, résumé and employment history
Qualifications, training and certifications
Portfolio, artwork samples or other supporting materials
Interview notes and assessment records
References provided by previous employers or professional contacts
Right to work documentation
Any other information voluntarily provided by you during the application process
How we collect your information
We may collect personal information directly from you when you:
Submit an application
Send us an email or message regarding employment opportunities
Attend an interview, meeting or assessment
Provide supporting documents or references
We may also receive information from referees or recruitment platforms where you have applied for a position.
Why we use your information
We process applicant information to:
Assess suitability for available positions
Communicate with applicants throughout the recruitment process
Arrange interviews, meetings or assessments
Verify qualifications and experience
Conduct right to work checks where required by law
Maintain recruitment records
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Our lawful basis for processing recruitment data is our legitimate interest in recruiting suitable personnel and complying with employment-related legal obligations
Sharing your information
We will only share applicant information where necessary.
Information may be shared with:
Directors, managers and authorised personnel involved in recruitment decisions
Regulatory authorities where required by law
We do not sell applicant data to third parties.
Data retention
Successful applicants' information may be retained as part of their personnel records.
Unsuccessful applicants' information will generally be retained for up to 12 months following the conclusion of the recruitment process as required by employment law, unless a longer retention period is required by law or you consent to a longer period.
After the retention period has expired, information will be securely deleted.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Object to certain processing activities
Request restriction of processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Information about your rights can be found on the ICO website.