Privacy Policy for Akwatalents Ltd

Effective Date: April 16, 2025

Akwatalents Ltd (“Akwatalents”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or recruitment services.

1. Who We Are

Akwatalents Ltd is a recruitment agency specializing in bilingual (French–English) executive search and recruitment services for the banking, finance, insurance, tech, and telecoms sectors. We are registered in the United Kingdom and comply with all applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

a. From Candidates

  • Name, contact details (address, phone number, email)

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), employment history, education, skills, and qualifications

  • References and background check information

  • Right to work documentation (e.g., passport, visa)

  • Any other information you choose to provide during the recruitment process

b. From Clients

  • Company name, business address, and contact details

  • Contact person’s name, position, email, and phone number

  • Details of job vacancies and requirements

c. From Website Users

  • IP address, browser type, and usage data (collected via cookies and analytics tools)

  • Any information you submit via contact forms or email

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes: To provide recruitment and executive search services To match candidates with suitable job opportunities To communicate with candidates and clients regarding vacancies, applications, interviews, and placements To verify candidate qualifications and eligibility To comply with legal and regulatory obligations To improve our website and services
4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract with you

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., providing and improving our services)

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

  • Clients seeking to fill job vacancies

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., background check agencies) as necessary for our services

  • Regulatory authorities, if required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. International Transfers

As an international recruitment agency, we may transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom. Where we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website and services constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Akwatalents Ltd
contact@akwatalents.com
Phone / Whatsapp +44 7984306338

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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