PRIVACY POLICY
COMCAT RECRUITMENT LTD
Company Number: 13118700
Last Updated: 01.12.2025
Introduction
COMCAT Recruitment Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based recruitment agency and operator of a private talent platform.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Data Controller
COMCAT Recruitment Ltd
Company No. 13118700
Email: info@comcatrecruitment.com
Address: Gosport Business Centre, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, PO13 0FQ
We act as the Data Controller for all personal data we process.
Personal Data We Collect
Candidates
- Name
- Contact details
- CV, employment history, qualifications
- Skills and certifications
- Work preferences and location
- Notes from conversations
- Right-to-work information (if provided)
- Any other information you submit voluntarily
Clients / Hiring Companies
- Contact name and role
- Company details
- Open vacancies and role specifications
- Recruitment-related communications
We do not buy data from third parties.
How We Collect Data
- Directly from you (phone, email, website, SMS, LinkedIn)
- Publicly available sources
- Recruitment platforms, Job boards and applications
- Referrals
- During recruitment communication
- Through our private talent platform (opt-in candidates only)
How We Use Your Data & Lawful Basis
Legitimate Interests
We rely on Legitimate Interests to:
- Assess your suitability for roles
- Introduce you to employers
- Maintain our candidate database
- Operate and improve recruitment services
- Communicate relevant job opportunities
- Manage relationships with clients
We have completed internal Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) to ensure our use of data is balanced and fair.
Consent
Used when:
- Displaying your profile or CV on our private platform
- Allowing approved clients to contact you directly
- Sending optional marketing updates
- You may withdraw consent at any time.
Contract
Where necessary to provide recruitment services or fulfil client agreements.
Legal Obligation
Where required to meet UK legal requirements (e.g., right-to-work checks).
Our Private Talent Platform
We operate an invite-only platform accessible only to vetted, paying hiring companies.
Candidate data is only visible when you have explicitly opted in.
Key safeguards:
- Only approved employers can view profiles
- Anti-spam and misuse policy enforced
- Access removed for any breach
- You can opt out at any time
Current Employer Safeguard
We take reasonable steps to prevent your current employer from viewing your profile (including filtering and manual checks).
If you have specific concerns, please tell us and we will apply additional restrictions.
Who We Share Your Data With
- Selected clients hiring for relevant roles
- Clients using the private platform (opt-in candidates only)
- IT, hosting, and system providers
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required
We never sell personal data.
International Transfers
Where service providers transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data Retention
- Candidate data: up to 6 years after last contact
- Client data: up to 7 years for business and accounting purposes
You may request deletion at any time.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
To exercise any right, email: info@comcatrecruitment.com
No Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.
All hiring recommendations involve human review.
Data Security
We implement appropriate measures including:
- Secure storage systems
- Access restrictions
- Monitoring of platform usage
- Anti-spam and misuse enforcement
If a data breach occurs, we will notify individuals when legally required.
Complaints
You can contact us with any concerns.
You also have the right to complain to the ICO:
www.ico.org.uk
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.
Contact
COMCAT Recruitment Ltd
Email: info@comcatrecruitment.com
Address: Gosport Business Centre, Aerodrome Road, Gosport, PO13 0FQ