Cymru Temps

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07/09/2026

1. Who We Are

Cymru Temps (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the health and social care sector. We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

Registered office: [Insert address]
Email: recruitment@cymrutemps.co.uk
Phone: 0800 056 0204

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data from candidates, clients, and website visitors. This includes:

Candidate data submitted through forms

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address
  • Employment history
  • Qualifications and training
  • Right-to-work information
  • CVs, cover letters, and supporting documents
  • Availability and job preferences
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Technical & usage data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Server logs
  • Interaction data (pages visited, time spent)

Cookies

We use cookies as described in our separate Cookie Policy:
https://www.cymrutemps.co.uk/cookies-policy/

3. How We Use Your Personal Data & Lawful Bases

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Recruitment activities

  • Assessing your suitability for roles
  • Contacting you about job opportunities
  • Sharing your profile with potential employers (with your consent) Lawful basis: Contract performance; Consent; Legitimate interests (recruitment operations)

Client services

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Providing staffing solutions Lawful basis: Contract performance; Legitimate interests

Website operation, security & improvement

  • Monitoring website performance
  • Preventing fraud
  • Ensuring network and information security Lawful basis: Legitimate interests; Recognised Legitimate Interests (DUAA 2025)

Marketing communications

  • Sending updates or newsletters (only if you opt in) Lawful basis: Consent or Recognised Legitimate Interests (DUAA 2025)

Legal compliance

  • Record-keeping
  • Responding to regulatory requests Lawful basis: Legal obligation

4. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Prospective employers (only with your consent)
  • Cloud hosting and IT providers
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Professional advisers (legal, compliance, accounting)
  • Regulatory bodies where legally required

We do not sell personal data.

5. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure the destination provides protection not materially lower than UK standards (DUAA 2025). Safeguards may include:

  • UK adequacy regulations
  • International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
  • Additional contractual protections

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Candidate records: typically 2 years from last contact, unless you request deletion sooner
  • Client records: 6 years for legal and tax compliance
  • Email enquiries: 12 months
  • Technical logs: up to 26 months

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Access controls
  • Encryption
  • Regular monitoring
  • Staff training on data protection

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing (including marketing)
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 1.

9. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 for recruitment purposes. If you believe a minor has submitted data, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Cookies

Our cookie usage is detailed in our Cookie Policy:
https://www.cymrutemps.co.uk/cookies-policy/

11. Complaints Process (DUAA 2025 Requirement)

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can:

  1. Contact us directly at recruitment@cymrutemps.co.uk
  2. If you are not satisfied, you may escalate your complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): Website: www.ico.org.uk Telephone: 0303 123 1113

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Telephone

0800 056 0204

Email (Candidates)

candidates@cymrutemps.co.uk

Email (Employers)

services@cymrutemps.co.uk