Privacy Policy

Strong Search is a UK-based recruitment and digital services company operating under the domain https://www.strongsearch.co.uk. For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the "Data Controller" of your personal data, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

We do not knowingly collect special category data (e.g., ethnicity, health data) unless you choose to provide it and it is necessary for lawful recruitment purposes.

We may collect your data in the following ways:

• Directly from you – e.g., when you are headhunted for a job or communicate with us via email or phone.
• Automatically – through cookies, analytics, or technical tools when you browse our site.
• Third parties – such as recruitment platforms, LinkedIn, or referrals, where lawful to do so.

We aim to keep your personal data accurate and up to date. Please notify us of any changes to your information.

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment services and match candidates with appropriate job opportunities
• To respond to enquiries or provide support
• To process job submissions and assess your suitability for roles
• To maintain internal records and carry out administrative tasks
• To send you updates or marketing (if you've consented)
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We may also aggregate data to monitor site usage, improve our services, or conduct anonymous analytics - this data cannot identify you.

We rely on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent – where you've agreed to specific uses, such as email marketing
• Contractual necessity – when data is needed to deliver our recruitment services
• Legal obligation – to comply with employment, tax, or other regulatory laws
• Legitimate interests – in providing, improving, and marketing our services, provided your privacy rights are not overridden

You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 9).

We only share your data where necessary and for legitimate business reasons. This may include:

• Potential employers or clients who have expressed interest in you
• Service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, CRM systems)
• Regulatory authorities, when required by law
• Partners and contractors bound by confidentiality agreements

We never sell your data to third parties.

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK. In these cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

• Candidate records: up to 3 years after last contact
• Marketing consents: until you unsubscribe
• Website logs: typically retained for 12 to 24 months for analytics and security
• Legal or financial records: as required under UK law

After these periods, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to access – request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure – request deletion in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing – limit how your data is used
• Right to object – to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing
• Right to data portability – request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent – at any time, where we rely on consent

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@strongsearch.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

We take data security seriously. Measures include:

• Secure servers and encrypted communications
• Password protection and access controls
• Regular backups and disaster recovery planning
• Staff training on data protection principles

While we follow industry standards, no method of transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain the highest possible standards.

Some decisions (e.g. initial candidate-role matching) may be made using automated tools. These systems do not make legally significant decisions without human input. If you believe you've been unfairly affected by automated decision-making, you can request a review.

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. Once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other sites. Please read their privacy notices before submitting personal data.

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our services. Updated versions will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly noted.