ZANS Recruitment – Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how ZANS Recruitment collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
ZANS Recruitment is a recruitment agency providing staffing and recruitment services across multiple sectors including healthcare and NHS-related recruitment.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Name, address, email address, and phone number
- CVs, employment history, qualifications, and references
- Right to Work documentation
- DBS information where applicable
- Communication records and interview notes
- Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide recruitment and staffing services
- Match candidates with vacancies
- Conduct compliance and Right to Work checks
- Communicate with candidates and clients
- Improve our website and services
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligations
- Legitimate interests related to recruitment services
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
- Employers and clients seeking recruitment services
- NHS organisations and healthcare providers where relevant
- Compliance and background screening providers
- Government or regulatory authorities where required by law
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
Candidate information is processed securely in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment, legal, and compliance purposes.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals may have the right to:
- Access personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics technologies to improve user experience and monitor website performance.
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
10. International Recruitment & NHS Ethical Standards
ZANS Recruitment is committed to ethical recruitment practices and aims to operate in alignment with NHS recruitment standards and applicable UK regulations.
11. Contact Information
For any privacy or data protection enquiries, please contact:
ZANS Recruitment
Website: www.zansrecruitment.com
Email: info@zansrecruitment.com
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be published on this website.