Privacy Policy – Wavingtrees Limited


1. Who we are

Wavingtrees Limited (“Wavingtrees”, “we”, “us”) is a recruitment business providing job placement and talent matching services.

We act as a data controller for the personal data you provide.

2. What information we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name, email address and phone number
  • CVs, employment history, skills and qualifications, job preferences and salary expectations
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

3. How we use your information

We may use your personal data to:

  • Create and manage your candidate profile
  • Communicate with you about roles and recruitment updates
  • Match you with relevant job opportunities
  • Share your details with prospective employers (with your knowledge)
  • Improve our recruitment services

4. Lawful basis for processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our recruitment services
  • Pre-contractual steps – to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (for example, applying for roles)
  • Consent – where required, such as for marketing communications

5. Sharing your information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Client companies and prospective employers for recruitment purposes
  • Third-party service providers who support our business operations
  • Regulators or legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Data retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes. Typically, candidate data is retained for up to 12 months from your last interaction with us, unless a longer period is required by law or agreed with you.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in section 11 below.

8. Marketing communications

If you opt in, we may send you job alerts and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse web traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. See our Cookies Policy for more information.

10. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

11. Contact us

Wavingtrees Limited
Richard House, Sorbonne Close, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6DA
Email: info@wavingtrees.co.uk

12. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

13. Sharing your data with clients (recruitment services)

As part of our recruitment services, we may share your personal data with prospective employers (“clients”) for the purpose of finding suitable opportunities for you.

We will only share information that is relevant and necessary for the recruitment process, which may include your CV, employment history and contact details.

Where appropriate, we will:

  • Inform you before submitting your details to a client
  • Ensure your information is shared securely
  • Work with clients who are expected to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws

Our clients act as independent data controllers once they receive your information. This means they are responsible for how they use your data thereafter.

If you do not wish your data to be shared with specific clients or generally, you can contact us at any time.

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