Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Strive Talent Partners Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Strive Talent Partners Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 16959730
Registered Office: May House, Main Street, Bleasby, NG14 7GH
Email: info@strivetalent.co.uk

Strive Talent is a recruitment business specialising in permanent finance recruitment across the East Midlands.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Candidate Information

  • Name and contact details

  • CV and employment history

  • Qualifications and professional memberships

  • Salary expectations and notice period

  • Interview notes and feedback

  • References (where provided)

Client Information

  • Name and business contact details

  • Job specifications and hiring requirements

  • Communication records

Publicly Available Information

We may collect and process professional information that is publicly available, including from platforms such as LinkedIn and other professional networking sites.

This may include:

  • Name and job title

  • Employment history

  • Professional qualifications

  • Publicly listed contact information

  • Career summaries

This information is collected strictly for legitimate recruitment purposes and to assess suitability for potential opportunities.

Website Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website usage data via cookies

4. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Matching candidates with suitable roles

  • Providing recruitment services to clients

  • Contacting professionals regarding relevant opportunities

  • Managing our business operations

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data and do not share personal data for unrelated marketing purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely primarily on:

  • Legitimate Interests – to identify, assess and contact professionals regarding relevant career opportunities and to provide recruitment services to clients.

  • Consent – where required, such as prior to submitting a CV to a client.

  • Legal Obligation – where processing is required by law.

We carefully balance our legitimate business interests with individuals’ rights and privacy.

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • Clients for recruitment purposes

  • Software providers (CRM systems, email platforms, accounting software)

  • Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers)

  • Regulatory or legal authorities where required

All third-party providers are expected to comply with applicable data protection regulations.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment and legitimate business purposes.

Candidate data is typically retained for up to two years unless otherwise requested.

Individuals may request deletion of their personal data at any time.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure cloud-based CRM systems

  • Password-protected systems and devices

  • Restricted access controls

  • Encrypted data storage where applicable

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made by contacting:
info@strivetalent.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

A separate Cookie Policy may provide further details.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.