Privacy Policy

HGVAgency.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our recruitment services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Information: Name, date of birth, gender
  • Contact Details: Email address, phone number, postal address
  • Professional Information: Driving licenses, qualifications, CVs, employment history, skills
  • Right to Work Data: Nationality, passport, visa status, and related documents
  • User Credentials: Username, password, and account activity
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website interactions

 

How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Provide recruitment and job search services
  • Verify eligibility and qualifications of candidates
  • Facilitate communication between candidates and employers
  • Manage user accounts and provide customer support
  • Send job alerts, newsletters, and relevant updates (with opt-out options)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

 

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: To fulfil contractual obligations, such as facilitating job applications
  • Legal Obligation:: To comply with employment and immigration laws

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and provide tailored job opportunities

     

Data Sharing and Transfers

  • We may share your personal data with employers and recruitment partners for job placement purposes.
  • Data may be shared with service providers who support our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics).

  • Data transfers outside the UK and EEA will only occur with appropriate safeguards in place.

     

Data Security
We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

 

Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law.

 

Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights including:

  • Accessing your personal data
  • Rectifying inaccurate information
  • Requesting erasure
  • Restricting or objecting to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawing consent

  • Lodging complaints with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

     

Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us HERE.