Privacy Policy
This notice, together with the Terms of Use at www.wolfjansen.com, explains how Wolf Jansen Ltd collects, uses, and protects your personal data. Please read it carefully to understand our practices.
1. Legal Framework
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679) replaces the Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). It aims to harmonise data protection laws across the EU, strengthen individual privacy rights, and create a clear legal framework for organisations.
Your rights under GDPR are explained in this notice.
2. Data Controller
Data Controller:
Wolf Jansen Ltd
1st Floor, Chouse House
Long Rock, Cornwall
United Kingdom, TR20 8HX
Data Protection Officer:
E. Reynolds
3. Who We Are and What We Do
Wolf Jansen Ltd is a recruitment agency and recruitment business under the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We collect personal data relating to:
Prospective and placed candidates
Prospective and current client contacts
Supplier contacts
Employees, consultants, and temporary workers
You may have applied directly to us or we may have sourced your details from job boards or professional networks.
4. Information We Collect
4.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information when you:
Complete forms on our website
Submit your CV
Contact us by phone, email, or other means
Register for services or events
Participate in surveys, competitions, or social features
This may include sensitive personal data such as criminal convictions or ethnic origin where relevant.
We may keep records of correspondence.
4.2 Information from Other Sources
We may obtain data from:
LinkedIn and other social media platforms
Job boards and CV libraries
Corporate websites
Personal recommendations
Where this occurs, we will notify you within 30 days of collection.
5. How We Use Your Data (Purposes and Legal Basis)
We use your personal data to:
Submit your CV for job applications
Provide job alerts and recruitment services
Supply information you request
Perform contractual obligations
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. payroll, tax, HMRC reporting)
Where required, we will rely on your consent for specific processing activities.
6. Legitimate Interests
Our legitimate business interests include:
Introducing candidates to clients
Maintaining candidate and client databases
Supporting career and recruitment needs
Developing and expanding our business
These activities require the exchange and retention of personal data.
7. Consent
Where consent is required, we will request it:
Orally
By email
Online
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
8. Other Uses of Your Data
We may also use your data to:
Notify you of service changes
Administer and improve our website
Enable interactive features
Maintain security
Analyse advertising effectiveness
Provide recommendations
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling without human involvement.
9. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your data with:
Clients for job applications
Third parties providing verification services
Business purchasers or sellers
Legal authorities where required
10. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the EEA for recruitment purposes.
We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this notice.
11. Security
You are responsible for keeping passwords confidential.
Data transmission over the internet is not fully secure.
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.
12. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve user experience
Analyse website usage
Enhance functionality
13. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary.
Retention depends on:
Type of data
Accuracy
Legal requirements
Recruitment activity
We regularly review and delete unnecessary data.
14. Data Accuracy
We aim to keep your data accurate by:
Verifying details before introductions
Maintaining regular contact
Updating records when notified
15. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
15.1 Marketing Preferences
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting:
15.2 Access, Correction, and Deletion
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Receive copies of your data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of data
Object to processing
15.3 Complaints
You may lodge a complaint with:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/concerns/
16. Access to Information
The Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR give you the right to access information held about you.
We encourage you to contact us to keep your records accurate.
17. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified by email.
18. Contact Us
For questions or requests relating to this privacy notice, please contact: