Privacy Policy

Anthony Miles International Legal Search Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a recruitment business operating in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to:

  • Candidates: individuals applying for roles via us or registering with us for job opportunities.
  • Clients: organisations seeking recruitment services.
  • Website Users: individuals browsing or interacting with our website [www.amlegalsearch.co.uk].

 

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

For Candidates:

  • Identity Data: name, job title, nationality.
  • Contact Data: address, email, phone number, links to professional profiles in the public domain and company websites.
  • Employment Data: CV, work history and experience, education, skills, references.
  • Right to Work Documentation: passport, visa, or ID for legal compliance.
  • Financial Data: current salary, bonus information, as well as future salary expectations.
  • Sensitive Data (only where necessary and with your explicit consent): health conditions, disability status, or criminal records.

For Clients:

  • Business Contact Information: name, job title, company name, phone, and email.
  • Engagement Records: communications, contracts, and job specifications.

Website Users:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type.
  • Usage Data: browsing behaviour and interactions on our site.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions: e.g. on the phone, email, CV submissions and online applications.
  • Recruitment platforms: such as websites, LinkedIn, job boards, or CV databases (only publicly available data).
  • Clients: who provide candidate referrals or information.
  • Website technologies: analytics tools and related services.

 

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Match candidates to suitable roles.
  • Send job alerts and updates.
  • Process job applications on behalf of clients.
  • Conduct reference and background checks (where required).
  • Manage client relationships and fulfil contractual obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with employment and data protection law.
  • Improve our recruitment services.

Our lawful bases for processing include:

  • Consent: e.g. when you register with us.
  • Contract: for job placement or service delivery.
  • Legal Obligation: e.g. right to work checks.
  • Legitimate Interests: running and growing our recruitment business.

 

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Clients: for the purposes of job placement or recruitment services.
  • Third-party service providers: such as background check agencies.
  • Regulators or authorities: when required to comply with legal obligations.

All third parties must respect your data and act in compliance with the law.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain:

  • Candidate data: for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for.
  • Client data: for as long as necessary to maintain the business relationship and comply with contracts.
  • Website data: in accordance with relevant data handling practices.

You may request earlier deletion or updating of your data at any time.

 

7. Your Rights

You have rights under the UK GDPR including:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Delete your data (subject to legal limits).
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (if processing was based on consent).
  • Data portability (in some cases).

 

To exercise any rights, email us at: tony@amlegalsearch.co.uk

You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

 

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data and prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

 

9. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, improve functionality, and analyse traffic.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how users interact with our site. Some cookies are essential, while others are used for analytics or marketing purposes.

You can control cookie settings via your browser or through our website’s cookie consent tool.

Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Anthony Miles International Legal Search Ltd
Email: Tony@amlegalsearch.co.uk
Address: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX

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