Kennedy Pearce Consulting ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our candidates, clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website, www.kennedypearce.com, or engage with our recruitment services.
1. Who We Are
Kennedy Pearce Consulting Ltd
09400765
1st Floor, 60 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TQ
london@kennedypearce.com
0203 846 0750
We are a recruitment consultancy providing permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment services.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Candidates: Name, contact details, CV, work history, education, references, salary expectations, right to work status, and other recruitment-related data.
Clients: Contact names, job titles, business contact details, job specifications, and hiring needs.
Website users: IP address, browser type, location data, usage data (e.g. pages visited), and contact information submitted through web forms.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data from:
Direct interactions (e.g. registering or applying on our website, emailing us, calling)
Third-party platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, job boards, CV databases)
Our clients and partner networks
Website cookies and analytics tools
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities
Contacting you about roles or recruitment services
Sending marketing communications (if you opt in)
Improving our services and website
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you have given us permission (e.g. for marketing)
Contract – where processing is necessary for a contract (e.g. job placement)
Legal obligation – for compliance (e.g. right-to-work checks)
Legitimate interest – for recruitment activities and business development
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
Prospective employers (only with your prior consent)
Third-party service providers (e.g. IT, payroll, CRM platforms)
Legal or regulatory authorities (if required)
We never sell your data to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
8. Data Retention
We retain candidate and client data for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal obligations. Typically:
Candidates: Up to 6 years after last contact or placement
Clients: Up to 6 years from last activity
You may request deletion sooner — see Section 10 below.
9. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability (in some cases)
To exercise your rights, contact us at dpo@kennedypearce.com
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes secure servers, encrypted communication, and access controls.
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic. You can accept or reject cookies through your browser settings. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Kennedy Pearce Consulting Ltd
📧 dpo@kennedypearce.com
📞 0203 846 0750
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.