Privacy and Cookies Policy
Last updated: 18.10.25
Welcome to People House Recruitment (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled
securely, fairly, and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and
the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
People House Recruitment provides recruitment and staffing services to the residential childcare
sector, supporting care providers in finding compassionate, qualified professionals.
Company number: 16792357
You can contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) or privacy lead at:
contact@peoplehouserecruitment.co.uk
00447451263628
The Information We Collect
Website visitors
We may collect:
IP address, browser type, and device data
Website usage information (via cookies and analytics)
Information submitted through contact or application forms
Job applicants
When you apply for a position, we may collect:
Full name, address, contact details
CV, cover letter, and employment history
Qualifications, training records, and certifications
References
Right to work documentation
Criminal record information (Enhanced DBS checks)
Equal opportunities information
We collect this data to assess your suitability for employment and meet our obligations under
safer recruitment standards.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Process and assess job applications
Conduct background and DBS checks
Communicate with you during recruitment
Match you to suitable job opportunities
Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations
Respond to enquiries and improve our services
We will only use your data for purposes directly related to recruitment and compliance.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on:
Consent – when you voluntarily provide information for job applications
Contract – to take steps at your request before entering an employment agreement
Legal obligation – to comply with safeguarding, employment, and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interests – to manage recruitment and improve our website and services
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
Employers or care providers (with your consent)
Background screening providers (e.g., DBS)
IT or website service providers
Legal, HR, or compliance advisors
Regulators such as Ofsted or the ICO, if required
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with data protection laws.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary:
Unsuccessful job applicants: up to 6 months after the process (unless you agree to future
contact)
Successful candidates: data is retained in your employment file per HR retention policies
General enquiries: up to 12 months
After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss,
misuse, or unauthorised access.
This includes secure servers, access controls, and encryption where appropriate.
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and the Information
Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as required.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@peoplehouserecruitment.co.uk.
We will respond within 14 days.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to understand visitor behaviour and improve user experience. You can
manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
See our Cookie Policy below for more details.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available at www.peoplehouserecruitment.co.uk
Please check periodically for updates.
Contact & Complaints
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please
contact: contact@peoplehouserecruitment.co.uk
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
www.ico.org.uk
0303 123 1113
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly
Improve performance and user experience
Analyse visitor traffic via tools such as Google Analytics
Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent choices)
We do not use cookies to collect personal or sensitive information, and we do not sell cookie data
to third parties.
Managing Cookies
You can:
Accept or decline cookies when prompted on our website
Adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time
Delete cookies stored on your device
Please note: disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Contact
For questions about how we use cookies, contact:
contact@peoplehouserecruitment.co.uk