​Privacy & Cookie Policy

​Syntech Recruitment is committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect, store and use information about individuals and organisations in accordance with GDPR Regulations. This Policy recognises two kinds of personal data that need different levels of protection:

Personally-Identifiable Information includes, for example, e-mail addresses, billing information, employment status and ‘click stream’ data that tracks visitor activity on a Web site or online service.

Sensitive Data, deserves additional safeguards. Sensitive Data includes, by way of example, clients’ confidential data, individuals’ home telephone numbers, Bank Account, Income Tax and National Insurance numbers, interview notes, CV’s, etc.

Our Policy provides the following:

Notice and use: Syntech Recruitment collects Personally-Identifiable Information and Sensitive Data only when there is a legitimate business need to do so. We will inform you about why we are collecting Personally-Identifiable Information and how we intend to use it. We need to collect and store your name, address, and other basic Personally-Identifiable Information, for example, to provide you with the service you requested.  This information also enables us to develop and customise services better to meet your needs and preferences and to bring to your attention job etc. opportunities.

Security: we will maintain appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of your Personally-Identifiable Information. If your relationship with us includes providing us with Sensitive Data, we will protect that information with extra care. We will not distribute Sensitive Data outside of Syntech Recruitment.  

Consent: by using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data in the manner set out in this policy.

Links to other websites: we are not responsible for the privacy policies or the content of any linked websites, whether you access such site from our site or access this site from a linked site.

Access, Review and Correction: you may request details of personal data held by us. Please email your request to gdpr@syntechrecruitment.co.uk 

Syntech Recruitment will not sell personal data in any form, including mailing lists. All its data is for internal use only.

The Syntech Recruitment Privacy policy has been developed out of respect for the privacy preferences and choices of our candidates and staff. We have established procedures to ensure that every reasonable effort is made to address your concerns. If you have any questions or comments or have a complaint about our handling of data, please contact us at admin@syntechrecruitment.co.uk so that we may have the opportunity to address any issues directly with you.

How we use Cookies

Like many websites we use cookies to store and then retrieve small bits of information on your computer when you visit.  This information is used to make the site work as you expect it to.  It is not personally identifiable to you, but it can be used to give you a more personalised web experience. Some of the information stored is put there by other companies whose software we have added to the site, and this can also impact your experience of other websites you may visit after leaving ours. If you continue to use this site without taking action to prevent the storage of this information, you are effectively agreeing to this use. If you want to learn more about the general uses of cookies, including how to stop them being stored by your computer, please visit Cookiepedia – all about cookies.

Below is a list of the different types of cookies used on this site, and an explanation of what they are used for.  

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.  These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. 

​Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.  They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. 

All information

These cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.  If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

​Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.  They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.  They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.  They do not store any personally identifiable information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.  If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.