Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Anchor Staffing Solutions (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects the privacy of candidates, clients, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
By using our services or providing your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Definitions
- Personal Data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person
- Processing – any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, disclosure, deletion,
etc.). - Data Controller – the entity responsible for deciding how personal data is processed.
- Data Subject – the individual to whom the personal data relates.
- Special Category Data – sensitive personal data such as health, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, trade union membership, or criminal records
3. Who We Are
Anchor Staffing Solutions is a recruitment agency based in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Shine, Harehills Rd, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5HS
info@anchorstaffingsolutions.co.uk
0113 208 3996
We use your personal information in the following cases:
4. Data We Collect
Candidates
identification details, CV/resume, references, right-to-work documents, payroll details,
special category data (where required).
Clients/Employers
business name, contact details, job specifications, communications
Website Visitors
IP address, browser data, cookies, form submissions
5. How We Collect Data
Directly from you (applications, CV uploads, phone calls), from job boards (LinkedIn), from referees,
from employers.
6. How We Use Your Data
- Match candidates to jobs
- Communicate with candidates and clients
- Conduct checks
- Payroll and contract management
- Legal compliance
- Marketing (with consent)
7. Lawful Basis
Consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interests.
8. Special Category Data
Collected only when required and with explicit consent or legal basis.
9. Sharing Your Data
With employers, payroll providers, advisers, regulators. Never sold.
10. International Transfers
Safeguarded with adequacy decisions or SCCs.
11. Data Retention
- Candidates – 2 years after last contact
- Clients – contract + 6 years
- Financial – 6 years
12. Your Rights
Access, correction, deletion, withdraw consent, restrict processing, portability, complain to ICO.
13. Security
We apply appropriate organisational and technical measures
14. Automated Decision-Making
Human review always included.
15. Data Breaches
Notified to ICO and affected individuals when required.
16. Updates
We may revise this policy. Latest version will always be on our website.
17. Contact Us
Anchor Staffing Solutions
Shine, Harehills Rd, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5HS
info@anchorstaffingsolutions.co.uk
0113 208 3996