Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

Flux Recruit is a specialist M&E trades recruitment agency operating in the North of England. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for data protection purposes.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Candidates: Name, contact details, CV/resume, work history, qualifications, certifications, right-to-work documents, bank details (for payroll)
  • Clients: Name, contact details, company information, vacancy details
  • Website visitors: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

  • Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
  • Verify qualifications and right-to-work status
  • Process payroll and payments
  • Communicate about job opportunities or candidates
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract: To fulfil our recruitment services contract with you
  • Legal obligation: To comply with employment law, tax regulations, and right-to-work checks
  • Legitimate interests: To operate our business and match candidates with opportunities
  • Consent: Where explicitly given (e.g., for marketing communications)

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Typically:

  • Candidate records: 2 years after last contact (or sooner if you request deletion)
  • Placement records: 6 years (for tax and legal compliance)
  • Right-to-work documents: 2 years after employment ends

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@fluxrecruit.co.uk

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. We regularly review our security practices.

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Prospective employers (with your consent)
  • Payroll and accounting providers
  • Legal and regulatory authorities when required
  • Background check providers (where relevant)

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact:

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@fluxrecruit.co.uk
Address: Rossendale, Lancashire

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.