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Privacy
Policy

1. A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

YS Talent Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines the reasons for collecting and processing your personal data, how we use it, and your rights. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

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2. About Us

YS Talent Ltd
Address: 108 Fawe Park Road, London, SW15 2EQ
Company Registration Number: 16122350

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3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

a. Direct Collection

  • When you complete online forms or submit a CV.

  • When you attend events we host (online or in person).

  • By subscribing to job alerts or LinkedIn messages.

  • When entering into a business relationship or contract with us.

b. Indirect Collection
We may also collect personal data indirectly through our clients or other trusted sources.

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What Personal Data We Collect

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

a. Personal Data

  • Contact Details: Name, job title, company name, phone numbers, email, and postal addresses.

  • Professional Details: Career history, educational background, salary, and professional memberships.

b. Special Categories of Data
We typically do not collect sensitive data unless it is necessary. Examples include:

  • Identification documents revealing race, religion, or ethnic origin.

  • Criminal conviction information (e.g., as part of background checks).

  • Diversity and equal opportunity information voluntarily provided during recruitment.

c. Location Data
We may process geographical data relevant to your career opportunities.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data on the following lawful grounds:

a. Contract: To fulfil our contractual obligations or to enter into a contract

b. Consent: With your explicit consent
 

c. Legitimate Interests: To ensure fair and balanced processing for purposes such as:
i. Delivering recruitment services.

ii. Preventing fraud or criminal activity by monitoring IT systems.
iii. Fulfilling corporate social responsibility obligations.


d. Legal Obligations: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
e. Vital Interests: To protect the vital interests of individuals.
 

8. Why We Collect Personal Data

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing recruitment services to clients.

  • Marketing our services to prospective clients.

  • Sending event invitations and facilitating participation.

  • Maintaining and securing our information systems and websites.

  • Responding to inquiries, proposals, and requests.

  • Complying with legal requirements, including anti-money laundering and fraud prevention.

  • Investigating and managing health and safety incidents or accidents.
     

9. Sharing Personal Data

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties to help us deliver services, including:

  • IT and telecommunications service providers.

  • Legal and professional advisers.

  • Government authorities (e.g., HMRC) or other entities as required by law.

Note: We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
 

10. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your data and access it.

  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data when no longer necessary or if you withdraw consent.

  • Restriction: Request temporary restrictions on data processing under certain conditions.

  • Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another entity in a machine-readable format, where feasible.

  • Objection to Marketing: Opt-out of direct marketing, including profiling.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (this will not affect prior lawful processing).
     

To exercise these rights, email us. We may request proof of identity to ensure your data is protected. Requests are free of charge unless deemed excessive or unfounded.
 

11. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or alteration. Only authorised personnel can access your data, and they are required to maintain confidentiality.
 

12. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws.
 

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
 

YS Talent Ltd
Address: 108 Fawe Park Road, London, SW15 2EQ
Email: sarah@ys-talent.com, lauren@ys-talent.com
 

We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within thirty (30) days.​

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