Candidate Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22/04/2025

Kats Recruitment (“we”, “our”, “the Agency”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store the personal information of candidates (“you”, “your”) who engage with our recruitment services.

1. Who We Are

We are a recruitment agency that connects candidates with potential employers. For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the "data controller" of your personal information.

Contact Details:
Kats Recruitment
Email: katerina@katsrecruitment.com
Phone: 0030 6985604257

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Full name and contact details (email, phone number, address)

• CV/resume, cover letter, and professional qualifications

• Employment history, skills, and references

• Education and certifications

• Right to work documentation (e.g., ID/passport, visa)

• Interview notes and assessments

• Salary expectations and availability

• Any other information you choose to provide

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To match your profile with job opportunities

• To submit your application to prospective employers (with your consent)

• To communicate with you about roles, interviews, and progress

• To maintain accurate internal records

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you agree to be represented or for us to share your data

• Contract – to provide recruitment services

• Legitimate interests – for business operations, such as improving services

• Legal obligation – for compliance with employment or immigration law

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Employers or clients who are recruiting (only with your permission)

• Background check providers or assessment tools (if required)

• Regulatory bodies or law enforcement, if legally required

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or to comply with legal obligations. If you wish to be removed from our database, you can request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at katerina@katdrecruitment.com

8. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Changes to This Policy

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