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Privacy Policy - Kitson Associates Recruitment

Privacy Policy of Kitson Associates Recruitment

Welcome to Kitson Associates! We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and interact with our recruitment services.

1. Who We Are

Kitson Associates is a recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with organizations that align with their professional goals. Our contact details are as follows:

2. Information We Collect

To provide our recruitment services effectively, we may collect various types of personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Personal Identification Data: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth.
  • Employment Information: Job title, work history, CV/resume details, references, qualifications, and certifications.
  • Sensitive Information: In some cases, we may collect sensitive information such as health data (only as required by law and with your explicit consent).
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, browsing history, and other analytics data through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide recruitment services to you or your organization.
  • To communicate job opportunities that may be of interest to you.
  • To facilitate employment verification and background checks, if applicable.
  • To improve and optimize our website and recruitment services.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  • With Employers: We share candidate information with potential employers as part of the recruitment process.
  • Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers for tasks such as website hosting, analytics, and communications.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the successor organization.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: The right to request access to your data.
  • Correction: The right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your data, where applicable.
  • Objection: The right to object to our processing of your data in certain cases.
  • Data Portability: The right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Please contact us if you would like to exercise any of these rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and in compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather information on website usage. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly without cookies.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is fully secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Kitson Associates may transfer and process your information outside of your home country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where required by law, we will notify you.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: