Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18-06-2026

Privacy Policy

Total Waste Recruitment Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit your CV, apply for vacancies, contact us, or use our recruitment services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

 

1. Who We Are

Total Waste Recruitment Ltd

Email: consultants@totalwasterecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07345 576618

Registered Office: The Old Coach House Rear Of Eastville Terrace, Ripon Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG1 3HJ

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

 

2. Personal Information We Collect

Candidate Information

When you submit a CV, apply for a role, or register with us, we may collect:

  • Full name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • CV or resume

  • Employment history

  • Qualifications and training

  • Skills and experience

  • Salary expectations

  • Right to work information

  • References (where provided)

  • Interview notes and recruitment assessments

  • Any information you voluntarily provide to us

Client Information

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Company name

  • Business contact details

  • Recruitment requirements

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Website usage statistics

This information may be collected through cookies and analytics technologies.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide recruitment and employment placement services

  • Match candidates with suitable job opportunities

  • Contact candidates regarding vacancies

  • Submit candidate profiles and CVs to prospective employers

  • Arrange interviews and recruitment processes

  • Verify information provided by candidates

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interests

We process candidate and client information to provide recruitment services and operate our business effectively.

Contractual Necessity

Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Consent

Where consent is required, such as for certain marketing communications.

Legal Obligations

Where we are required to process personal information to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Prospective employers and hiring organisations

  • Clients seeking recruitment services

  • Professional advisers

  • IT and software service providers

  • Regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies where required by law

We will only share candidate information with prospective employers where it is relevant to a recruitment opportunity.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

 

6. Website Platform and Service Providers

Squarespace

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Information submitted through our website may be processed and stored by Squarespace on our behalf.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve website performance.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Device information

  • Approximate geographic location

  • Referring websites

Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information.

You can learn more about how Google processes data at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure website functionality

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Improve user experience

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

 

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers, including Google and Squarespace, may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws.

 

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.

Candidate CVs and recruitment records may be retained for up to 5 years following our last meaningful contact with you unless:

  • You request deletion sooner;

  • We are legally required to retain the information; or

  • We have another lawful basis for continued retention.

Client information will be retained for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.

 

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

12. Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

 

14. Contact Us

Total Waste Recruitment Ltd

Email: consultants@totalwasterecruitment.co.uk

Telephone: 07345 576618

Registered Office: The Old Coach House Rear Of Eastville Terrace, Ripon Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG1 3HJ