Ground Force Talent Ltd ("Ground Force Talent", "we", "us") is a specialist recruitment consultancy registered in England and Wales (Company No. 17030016). We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office under reference ZC182042. This policy explains how we process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is Ground Force Talent Ltd, 3rd Floor, 86–90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE. Enquiries can be sent to ramahl@groundforcetalent.com.
2. Information We Collect
- Contact details provided by candidates and clients (name, email, telephone).
- Career information provided by candidates (CV, employment history, qualifications, right to work, preferences).
- Client information relating to recruitment requirements, appointments and communications.
- Correspondence exchanged by email, telephone, WhatsApp or LinkedIn.
3. How We Use Personal Data
- Providing recruitment, retained search and executive search services.
- Discussing potential opportunities with candidates.
- Introducing candidates to clients for specific recruitment assignments.
- Responding to enquiries and maintaining ongoing professional communication.
- Meeting legal, regulatory and record-keeping obligations.
4. Lawful Bases
We rely on legitimate interests (providing specialist recruitment services), consent (where required, for example prior to sharing a CV with a client) and legal obligation (for record-keeping and compliance).
5. Sharing Information
Candidate information is only shared with a client with the candidate's knowledge and agreement in relation to a specific opportunity. We do not sell personal data and we do not share information with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. International Transfers
As Ground Force Talent operates internationally, information may be transferred outside the United Kingdom where relevant to a specific recruitment assignment. Appropriate safeguards are applied in line with UK GDPR requirements.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to provide recruitment services and meet legal and regulatory obligations. Candidates and clients may request removal from our records at any time.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Requests can be made by email to ramahl@groundforcetalent.com.
9. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure.
10. Complaints
Concerns should first be raised with us directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).
11. Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version is always available on this website.