The Great and The Good Ltd (‘the Company’) is a recruitment business providing work-finding services to clients and work-seekers. In doing so, the Company must process personal data (including sensitive personal data) and acts as a data controller.
Registered Address: Milton House, 33a Milton Street, Hampton TW12 2LL.

You may provide personal details directly via applications or our website, or we may collect them from other sources like job boards. We will use your data solely in accordance with this privacy statement and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

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Contents

1. Collection and Use of Personal Data

2. Information Not Collected Directly from the Data Subject

3. Categories and Sources of Data

4. Overseas Transfers

5. Purpose of Processing and Legal Basis

6. Legitimate Interest

7. Statutory/Contractual Requirements

8. Recipients of Data

9. Data Retention

10. Your Rights

11. Automated Decision-Making

12. Cookies

13. Log Files

14. External Website Links

15. Sale of Business

16. Data Security

17. Changes to This Policy

18. Complaints or Queries

1. Collection and Use of Personal Data

We collect and process personal data to:

• Provide job-matching and placement services

• Update databases and maintain records

• Arrange payments

• Develop and manage services

• Contact you about opportunities

• Perform legal or regulatory audits

Legal Basis for Processing Includes:

• Your consent

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligation

• Contractual necessity

We may also send marketing emails/texts if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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2. Legitimate Interest

Our legitimate interests include:

• Managing databases and candidate records

• Providing recruitment services

• Contacting you for updated consent

• Sharing relevant services or opportunities

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3. Statutory/Contractual Requirements

We may be legally or contractually required to collect your personal data (e.g., immigration checks, tax laws, safeguarding). If you do not provide this information, we may not be able to provide work-finding services.

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4. Recipients of Data

We may share your data with:

• Clients (employers)

• Previous employers (for references)

• Payroll service providers

• Auditors or legal authorities

• CRM or IT system providers

• Other agencies in the supply chain

• Government bodies (HMRC, Home Office, etc.)

• Any organisation you request we share data with

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5. Information Not Collected Directly from You

If data is collected from third-party sources, we may have received:

• Name, contact details, work history

• Job preferences and qualifications

• Proof of work eligibility

Sources Include:

• Job boards

• Social media (e.g., LinkedIn)

• Referees

• Software/tools (e.g., ATS, CRM)

• Public records

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6. Overseas Transfers

We may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In doing so, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place in accordance with legal requirements.

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• For as long as necessary for work-finding purposes

• At least one year after last contact (under recruitment regulations)

• Payroll data is held 3–6 years (for HMRC/legal compliance)

Where consent has been granted, data is held in line with our policy, and we may request renewed consent periodically.

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8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is processed

• Access your data

• Request correction or deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Avoid automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, contact:
David Love — Founding Partner
📧 david@thegreatandthegood.co.uk

You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk/concerns or call 0303 123 1113.

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9. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making processes.

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10. Cookies

We may use cookies to:

• Track website usage

• Enhance website functionality

• Deliver personalized content

You can manage cookies via browser settings. More details can be found in our [Cookie Policy].

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11. Log Files

We collect IP addresses to:

• Analyse usage trends

• Administer the site

• Generate statistical data

IP addresses are not linked to identifiable personal information.

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12. Links to External Sites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy statements separately.

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13. Sale of Business

In the event of a business sale or merger, your data may be shared with advisers and potential buyers and passed on to the new owner.

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14. Data Security

We take all reasonable measures to protect your information:

• Limited employee access to data

• Secure systems and internal processes

Please note: the use of the internet and email is not fully secure. Do not select “remember my details” on shared devices.

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15. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this policy periodically. Revisions will be posted with updated dates. If significant changes are made, you will be notified.

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16. Complaints or Queries

Questions or complaints? Please contact:
David Love — Founding Partner
📧 david@thegreatandthegood.co.uk

Or reach out to the Information Commissioner’s Office:
📞 0303 123 1113
🌐 https://ico.org.uk/concerns