Katy Peichert

I am committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.

I will never share, sell or use your personal information other than as described here.

What personal data do I collect?

For Candidates:

Personal information: Name, contact details (email address, phone number, address), date of birth, work experience, education, skills, website, your ID & right to work and any other information provided in your CV/resume or during the application process.

For Clients:

Business contact information: Name, company name, job title, email address, phone number and address.

How do I collect your personal data?

• Directly from you. This may be through our registration process, information requests and applications via our website.
• I reach out to you after having located your profile on a database/job board you have subscribed to (e.g. LinkedIn, Otta, Slack).
• I have received your details from another third party. For example, a business contact, a client or professional advisors.
• I have spoken with one of my partner consultants and you have provided us with your CV.

What do I do with your personal data?

For Candidates:

• Assess your suitability for job opportunities.
• Contact you regarding potential job offers.
• Provide career advice and support.
• Process your job applications.
• Comply with legal obligations related to recruitment.

For Clients:

• Identify and present suitable candidates for job vacancies.
• Communicate with you regarding potential candidates.
• Manage business relationships.
• Comply with legal obligations related to recruitment.

Why do I process your personal data?

We use your personal data to carry out our core business activities which is providing recruitment services to you. More specifically, we may process your personal data for the following purposes:

For Candidates:

• Introducing you to our clients for a job opportunity.
• Keeping you informed about future opportunities.
• Verifying your identity and right to work.
• Inviting you to events.

For Clients:

• Providing you with information about candidates.
• Communicating with you to identify opportunities for your business.
• Evaluating your experience with our clients and our recruitment process.
• Manage business relationships.

What legal basis do we use for processing your personal data?

For prospective candidates, referees, and clients, data processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in that we need the information to be able to assess suitability for potential roles, to find potential candidates, and to contact clients and referees.

I take into consideration the reasonable expectations of individuals who are actively applying for jobs or making their personal information publicly accessible on professional networking sites.

If you are submitted as a candidate or requested for interview, then this may involve the processing of more detailed personal data including sensitive data such as background check others provide about you. I will always ask for your consent before undertaking such processing only if I am required to do so.

For clients, I may also rely on our processing being necessary to perform a contract for you if one is in place, for example in contacting you.

Will your personal data go outside the EEA?

Your personal information will be stored and processed in the EEA/UK. If we engage with clients based outside the EEA, then your personal data may be processed outside the UK/EEA.

We will always ensure the appropriate safeguards are in place and that your data is treated securely, should there ever be a need for your data to be transferred to countries outside the EEA.

How long do I keep your personal data for?

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

What rights do you have?

For Candidates:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent for processing (where applicable).
• Request the erasure of your personal information.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

For Clients:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

Will my personal data be used to make automated decisions?

I do not conduct any forms of automated processing of your personal data consisting of the use of personal data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to you.

How can you contact me?

Any questions, comments and requests regarding this Policy should be sent to contact@katypeichert.com

Changes to the Policy

I may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version of the Policy will be available on our website.

By using my services or providing me your personal information, you consent to the terms of this Policy.