Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Edwards Recruitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website:

https://www.edwardsrecruitment.com/

We operate globally and may process data relating to individuals in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions.

2. What Information We Collect

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

2.1 Contact Information

Name
Email address
Phone number

2.2 Professional Information

CV / resume
Employment history
Education and qualifications
Skills and experience

2.3 Communication Data

Emails, messages, and call notes
SMS/text message interactions
Interview feedback and notes

2.4 Technical Data

IP address
Browser type
Website usage data (if applicable)

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

Submit your information via our website
Communicate with us via email, phone, SMS, or LinkedIn
Provide your details during recruitment processes
Interact with job opportunities we present

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Match you with relevant job opportunities
Contact you regarding roles, interviews, and updates
Provide recruitment and career-related services
Maintain records of candidate interactions
Improve our services and processes

5. SMS / TEXT MESSAGE PRIVACY

If you provide your phone number, we may use it to send SMS messages related to recruitment.

Key points:

Message frequency varies
Message & data rates may apply
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP
You can also opt out via email at liam@edwardsrecruitment.com

We do not sell or share SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (UK / GDPR)

Where applicable under UK GDPR, we rely on:

Legitimate interest – to provide recruitment services and match candidates with opportunities
Consent – where required, including for SMS communications
Contractual necessity – where processing is required to facilitate job placement

7. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

Potential employers or clients (for job opportunities)
Service providers and platforms used to operate our business

This includes:

Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g. Loxo)
Communication platforms (e.g. Reply.io, email providers)
Telecommunications providers (e.g. SMS delivery platforms)

We do not sell your personal data.

8. International Data Transfers

As a global business, your data may be transferred to and processed in:

Australia
United States
United Kingdom

We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected, including using reputable service providers and appropriate safeguards.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide recruitment services
Maintain candidate records for future opportunities
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact:

liam@edwardsrecruitment.com

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Disclosure

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data: