Privacy Policy – Nadson Consulting Limited
PRIVACY POLICY – NADSON CONSULTING LIMITED
Company No: 16608858
Last Updated: 13 August 2025

1. Introduction
Nadson Consulting Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when providing recruitment services for the construction industry, both in the United Kingdom and selected European markets.

We are a data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) (for candidates/clients in the EEA), and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Contact Details

Data Protection Officer / Privacy Contact:
George Goodson – Director
Nadson Consulting Limited
Email: george.goodson@nadson.co.uk
Website: www.nadson.co.uk
Registered Office: 119a Oakwood Road, Bricket Wood, St. Albans, England, AL2 3QB
Company Number: 16608858

3. What Personal Data We Collect

Candidates:
- Name, address, contact details (email, phone number)
- Date of birth, nationality, right-to-work documents
- CV, employment history, qualifications, skills
- References and referee contact details
- Interview notes and assessment results
- Salary expectations, notice period, job preferences
- Special category data (if applicable) such as health/disability information for workplace adjustments

Clients:
- Contact names, job titles, business contact details
- Job role requirements, project details
- Contract and payment information

Website & Marketing:
- IP address, browser type, and usage analytics (via cookies)
- Marketing preferences and communication history

4. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect data:
- Directly from you (via email, phone, CV submission, registration forms)
- From publicly available sources (LinkedIn, job boards, professional networking sites)
- From third parties (referees, background check providers, previous employers)
- Through our website and social media channels

5. Why We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To match candidates with job vacancies
- To assess suitability for roles and verify information
- To communicate with candidates and clients
- To maintain business relationships
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- For payroll and contract administration (temporary workers)
- For marketing and promotional purposes (with consent)

6. Lawful Bases for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have agreed to our use of your personal data
- Contract – to take steps before entering into or fulfilling a contract
- Legal Obligation – to comply with relevant laws and regulations
- Legitimate Interest – to provide recruitment services, grow our business, and maintain professional relationships

7. Special Category Data
We may process sensitive personal data such as health/disability information where necessary for compliance with employment laws or workplace adjustments. This will only be done with your explicit consent unless otherwise permitted by law.

8. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Potential employers and clients
- Payroll providers, umbrella companies, and pension providers
- Background check agencies
- Legal and professional advisors
- IT service providers (for secure hosting and data management)
- Regulatory bodies when required by law

We do not sell your data.

9. International Data Transfers
Where we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (e.g. UK International Data Transfer Agreement, EU Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions).

10. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Candidates – up to 6 years from last contact unless you request earlier deletion
- Clients – up to 6 years from the end of the business relationship
- Payroll/contract records – 6 years for HMRC compliance

We may retain anonymised data for statistical purposes.

11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR/EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data (Subject Access Request)
- Rectify inaccurate information
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact: george.goodson@nadson.co.uk

12. Cookies
We may use cookies on our website to improve user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (if separate).

13. Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

14. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to:
- UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – www.ico.org.uk
- EEA: Your local data protection authority

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at: www.nadson.co.uk/privacy-policy