Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 15 May 2026
At Elise Search Ltd, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and manage personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU-GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Elise Search Ltd is a recruitment agency specialising in automotive fleet and automotive roles. For the purpose of data protection legislation, we are the "data controller" of your personal information.
2. Data We Collect
- Candidates: Contact details, CVs, employment history, qualifications, and right-to-work documentation.
- Clients: Contact name, business address, and professional job roles.
- Website Visitors: IP addresses, browser types, and navigation patterns through cookies.
3. Lawful Bases for Processing
- Legitimate Interests: To match candidates with suitable roles and provide headhunting services.
- Contract: To fulfill our obligations under recruitment agreements.
- Consent: Where you have provided explicit permission (e.g., marketing).
- Legal Obligation: To comply with employment or tax laws.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to provide recruitment services, assess candidate suitability, facilitate interviews, and manage client relationships. We do not sell your data to third parties.
5. Data Sharing
We share data with prospective employers (clients), service providers managing our business operations, and legal authorities where required by law. All third-party providers are vetted for GDPR compliance.
6. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to maintain data security.
7. Data Retention
We retain candidate data for as long as is necessary to provide recruitment services, typically for 2 years from our last meaningful contact, unless legal obligations require a longer period.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights: Access, Rectification, Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"), Restriction of Processing, Data Portability, Objection, and the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings.
10. Security
We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.
11. Contact Details
For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at Elise Search Ltd via the contact form on our website.
12. Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.