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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18 May 2026 Welcome to Workforce2You (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you use our website and recruitment services.

1. Who we are

Workforce2You is a recruitment business specialising in the construction and skilled trades sectors.

We act as a Data Controller in relation to the personal data you provide to us.

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

Email: info@workforce2you.co.uk
Address: Venture House, Lund Street, Preston, England, PR1 1YH

2. Information We Collect

Candidate Information

If you apply for work through Workforce2You, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Home address
  • CV/resume
  • Employment history
  • Qualifications and certifications
  • Skilled trades experience
  • Right-to-work documentation
  • References
  • Salary or rate expectations
  • Availability and work preferences
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Client Information

If you are hiring staff through Workforce2You, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Business address
  • Recruitment requirements
  • Information relating to vacancies and staffing needs

Website Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Website activity and usage statistics
  • Cookie and tracking data

3. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
  • Provide recruitment and staffing services
  • Contact candidates regarding vacancies
  • Contact clients regarding recruitment enquiries
  • Assess candidate suitability for roles
  • Communicate with employers and recruitment partners
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Prevent fraud and misuse of our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent
  • Legitimate interests
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Our legitimate interests include operating and growing our recruitment business and matching candidates with employment opportunities.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Employers and clients seeking workers
  • Recruitment partners and service providers
  • IT and website hosting providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Government authorities where legally required

We also share relevant recruitment data with:

Agency Central

for recruitment advertising, candidate sourcing, and recruitment-related services.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

6. Candidate CVs and Job Applications

By submitting your CV or application to Workforce2You, you consent to us:

  • Reviewing your information for suitable employment opportunities
  • Contacting you about relevant roles
  • Sharing relevant information with prospective employers and recruitment partners where appropriate

You may request removal of your information from our systems at any time.

7. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary.

Typically:

  • Candidate records may be retained for up to 2 years after last contact
  • Client records may be retained for up to 6 years for legal and business purposes
  • Website analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months

Where legally required, some records may be retained for longer.

8. International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request transfer of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can learn more or submit a complaint here:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse visitor activity
  • Enhance user experience

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

13. 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 revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Workforce2You
Email: info@workforce2you.co.uk
Address: Venture House, Lund Street, Preston, England, PR1 1YH