1. We Respect Your Privacy

At AA Recruitment Consultants Ltd, we understand that when you share personal information with us, you’re placing trust in our hands. Whether you’re a candidate submitting your CV or a business client outlining your recruitment needs, we treat your information with care and confidentiality.

This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect, why we collect it, and what rights you have under UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

2. Who We Are

We’re a London-based recruitment consultancy, providing staffing services across the hospitality and service sectors—including hotels, cafés, restaurants, serviced accommodation, event venues, and permanent placements.

If you’d like to speak to us directly about this policy or anything else, here’s how to reach us:

Address: 117–16 Upper Woburn Place, London, WC1H 0AF

Phone: 0203 3442 0179

Email: info@aa-recruitment-consultants.co.uk

3. What Information We Collect

We collect only the details we genuinely need to provide our services. The information may vary depending on how you interact with us, such as:

Job Seekers: Name, contact details, CV, employment history, education, and eligibility to work in the UK.

Clients: Business name, contact person, job specs, and recruitment requirements.

Website Visitors: Your IP address, browser type, and what pages you view while on our site.

Enquiries: Any additional information you provide via our contact forms or emails.

We collect only what is necessary and use your data solely for recruitment purposes.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you share with us to:

· Match candidates with suitable job opportunities

· Support our clients in finding the right people for their teams.

· Respond to any enquiries or requests.

· Keep our internal records up to date.

· Improve our communication and website functionality.

· Meet any legal or regulatory obligations we’re required to follow.

We never sell or use your information for any purpose outside of delivering our services.

5. Sharing Your Data

We’ll only share your information when it’s necessary to deliver our services, and only with:

· Clients and employers to, you apply or express interest in.

· Trusted service providers who help us run our website and systems.

· Government or regulatory bodies, but only if legally required.

· Any third parties we work with are required to keep your information safe and secure.

6. Keeping Your Data Safe

We store your information securely—whether that’s on our systems or in carefully managed physical files. We use reliable platforms and security measures to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

Only authorised members of our team can access personal data, and they’re trained to handle it responsibly.

7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information

We won’t keep your data longer than necessary. Typical retention periods are:

Job Seekers: Ideally 12 months, unless you ask us to remove your details sooner

Clients: For the duration of the business relationship and any required legal timeframe.

General Enquiries: Usually no more than 6 months

If you’d like your data removed earlier, just let us know—see section 9 below.

Placed Candidates (for legal/employment recordkeeping)

For candidates you successfully place, you may need to retain certain information (e.g., right-to-work documents, payment records) for up to 6 years to comply with:

· HMRC requirements

· Employment Agencies Standards (EAS)

· Right to Work / Immigration checks

8. Cookies & Website Use

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how people interact with the site. You can read more about this in our [Cookies Policy].

9. Your Rights

You have control over the personal information we hold about you. Your rights include:

Access – Ask us what information we hold about you

Correction – Request changes to any incorrect or outdated data

Deletion – Ask for your data to be removed from our systems

Objection – Challenge how we use your data in certain situations

Portability – Request a copy of your data in a usable format

To exercise any of your rights, email us at: info@aa-recruitment-consultants.co.uk

10. Have a Concern?

If you have any questions or are worried about how your data is being handled, we’re here to help. Please get in touch with us directly, and we’ll do our best to resolve the issue.

If you feel your concern hasn’t been addressed, you can raise it with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which oversees data protection in the UK:

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Phone: 0303 123 1113

11. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy from time to time, particularly in response to updates in legislation or our processes. Whenever we update it, the latest version will always be available here on our website.