Privacy Policy
Last updated: 27 February 2026
1. Who We Are
Consortium International Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is a recruitment consultancy registered in England and Wales (Company No. 09433080). Our registered office is at 89 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH.
We are the data controller for the personal data we process. If you have questions about this policy, contact us at info@consortium-international.co.uk.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact information: name, email address, telephone number, postal address
- Professional information: CV, employment history, qualifications, skills, salary expectations
- Communication data: records of correspondence with us
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies — see our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide recruitment services and match candidates with suitable roles
- To communicate with clients and candidates about opportunities
- To respond to enquiries submitted through our website
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve our website and services
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases (UK GDPR):
- Consent: where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., submitting your CV)
- Legitimate interests: to provide and improve our recruitment services
- Contractual necessity: to fulfil our obligations under any agreement with you
- Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Client companies when presenting you for a role (with your consent)
- Service providers who assist our business operations (e.g., IT, hosting)
- Regulatory authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Candidate data is typically retained for up to 2 years after last contact, unless you request earlier deletion.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact info@consortium-international.co.uk.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.