Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us

Protecting your personal information is extremely important to Sought & Seekers Recruitment LTD. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we keep it secure, your rights regarding your personal data, and how you can contact us or the relevant authorities if you have a concern.

We encourage you to read this notice carefully.

Who We Are

Sought & Seekers is a recruitment agency providing staffing and placement services for [e.g. domestic staff, childcare professionals, hospitality staff, corporate roles, etc.] on both short-term and long-term contracts.

The Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It

Information We Collect

While providing our recruitment services, we may collect personal information that you provide verbally or in writing, including through website forms, phone calls, text messages, letters or emails.

Candidates

The personal information we collect from you will be needed for the first point of contact as a candidate might include your name, address, telephone number, email address, your National Insurance number, proof of address, identification i.e. copy passport and utility bill and driving licence. During the registration process we will also need to take contact details for referees and other details of previous employers.in order to validate your work history.

Clients

As a client engaging our services we will need a full name and home address, email address and home and mobile telephone numbers. During our consultations with you we will also need to request information specific to your family such as family members , schools, dietary requirements and other information which may be relevant to the engagement of any home help. When you vacancy is advertised we will take the general information collected during our consultation and form an advert using what was discussed. We do not disclose any personal family details or the exact location of the family home.

Information Collected Through Our Website

Security

Our website uses secure encryption (HTTPS). This means that any information transmitted between your browser and our website is protected.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help improve your browsing experience. We may use:

Session Cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These help the website function correctly and remember form entries or navigation choices.

Persistent Cookies – stored for longer periods to remember preferences or site settings for future visits.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Who We Share Your Information With

Candidates: We only share your information with prospective employers or clients for roles you have agreed to be considered for. We will inform you when this happens.

Clients: Certain contact details (such as an address for an interview) may be shared with candidates only after an interview time and date have been agreed.

Service Providers: IT providers, background check services, and professional advisers where necessary.

Legal Authorities: Where required by law or regulation.

We never sell personal data to third parties.

If You Do Not Provide Information

If you choose not to provide requested personal data, we may be unable to represent you as a candidate or provide recruitment services to you as a client.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill recruitment purposes or comply with legal requirements.

Typically, candidate data is retained for up to 2–4 years after last contact, and client data for up to 6 years for accounting and legal obligations.

Keeping Your Information Secure

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Access is limited to authorised personnel who have a legitimate business need and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

While we take strong precautions, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure, and any transmission is at your own risk.

International Data Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area. If this becomes necessary, appropriate safeguards will be put in place to maintain the same level of protection.

Your Rights

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

Request access to your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Request deletion of your data where legally permissible

Object to or restrict certain processing

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Request data portability

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.

If you wish to exercise your rights or have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Sought & Seekers Recruitment LTD

Email: hello@soughtandseekers.com

Phone: +44 (0) 203 576 5749

This privacy notice was published on 22nd January 2026.