Candidate Privacy Notice

This notice explains how Bhargav Group and Elegant Staffing collect and use personal data about candidates and job applicants during the recruitment process.

1. Who We Are

Bhargav Group and its subsidiary, Elegant Staffing, act as data controllers for personal data collected from candidates and job applicants. Our recruitment activities are conducted by Elegant Staffing on behalf of the Group.

2. Data We Collect

During the recruitment process, we may collect:

• Your name, address, and contact details.
• Your CV, work history, and educational background.
• References and assessment information.
• Right to work documentation.
• Any other information you voluntarily provide during the application process.

3. How We Use Candidate Data

We use your personal data to:

• Assess your suitability for roles.
• Communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• Comply with legal obligations, including right to work checks.
• Maintain records required by employment law.
• Consider you for future suitable roles, where you have provided consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process candidate data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — assessing candidates for employment and managing the recruitment process.
• Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Consent — where you have provided consent to be considered for future employment opportunities.

5. Sharing Your Data

Your personal data may be shared with:

• Hiring managers within Bhargav Group businesses.
• Pre-employment screening providers.
• HMRC and other government bodies where legally required.

We do not sell candidate data to third parties.

6. Retention

Unsuccessful candidate data is typically retained for 12 months following the end of the recruitment process, after which it is securely deleted.

Successful candidates’ personal data is transferred to personnel records and handled in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, subject to applicable data protection laws.

To exercise any of these rights or to withdraw your consent for future consideration, please contact us at:

[email protected]

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