Privacy Policy

Perigon Search Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based recruitment business providing permanent recruitment services, and may provide contract/interim recruitment services in the future. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it in a lawful, fair, and transparent way.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, our legal basis for doing so, and your rights under UK GDPR.

1. Who We Are

Perigon Search Ltd
Retford Enterprise Centre
Randall Way
Retford
DN22 7GR

Email: hello@perigonsearch.co.uk
Phone: 0344 8466 980

We act as a Data Controller when processing personal data for recruitment activities involving candidates, clients, and prospective clients.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Candidates

  • Name, contact details, and address
  • CVs, work history, skills, and qualifications
  • Interview notes and assessment records
  • Salary details, job preferences, right-to-work documentation
  • Communication records (email, phone, SMS, LinkedIn etc.)

Clients / Prospective Clients

  • Name, contact details, and job title
  • Company information
  • Hiring requirements
  • Communication records

Website & Marketing

  • IP addresses, device information, browsing behaviour
  • Form submissions, email engagement
  • LinkedIn interactions via HeyReach/Apollo

3. How We Collect Personal Data

  • Direct contact (phone calls, email, SMS, LinkedIn messages)
  • Job applications via our website or job boards
  • Third-party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, CV Library, Indeed)
  • Referrals
  • Publicly available sources (e.g., company websites, social media)

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

For Candidates

  • Matching you to job opportunities
  • Discussing roles and presenting your details to clients
  • Managing the recruitment process
  • Improving our services
  • Maintaining accurate candidate records

For Clients

  • Providing recruitment services
  • Supplying relevant candidate profiles
  • Managing invoicing, contracts, and communication
  • Marketing relevant services

Marketing

We may contact candidates and clients with relevant opportunities, updates, or insights. You may opt out at any time.

5. Our Lawful Basis for Processing

Our primary lawful basis is Legitimate Interests, including:

  • Connecting candidates with job opportunities
  • Helping clients fill vacancies
  • Operating, managing, and improving our recruitment services
  • Maintaining business relationships

We may also rely on Contract, Legal Obligation, or Consent where required.

6. Call Recording

We may record inbound and outbound calls for:

  • Training and quality assurance
  • Monitoring service standards
  • Record-keeping and compliance

Individuals are informed prior to or at the time of recording, in line with UK GDPR.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share data with:

Clients

Only when you have agreed for us to represent you for a specific role.

Trusted Third-Party Service Providers, such as:

  • Recruiterflow
  • Apollo
  • HeyReach
  • Zapier
  • Google Workspace
  • Aircall
  • LinkedIn
  • Job boards including CV Library and Indeed

These providers operate under GDPR-compliant agreements.

Legal or Regulatory Authorities

Where we are required to comply with law.

We do not sell or rent personal data.

8. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA by our service providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are used (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Candidates: typically up to 6 years from last active engagement
  • Clients: typically up to 6 years from last activity

You may request deletion at any time, unless legal requirements apply.

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You may:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@perigonsearch.co.uk
If unsatisfied, you may contact the ICO: www.ico.org.uk.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.