Last updated: October 2025

1. Who We Are

Arch Talent Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting businesses with IT leadership and transformation professionals.
Registered in England and Wales under company number 16727575.
Registered office: Maritime House, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3XA.
Email: info@archtalent.co.uk
We act as a data controller when collecting and processing personal information about candidates, clients, suppliers, and website visitors.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect, store, and process the following types of information:

For Candidates

• Name, contact details (address, phone, email)
• CV, employment history, skills, education
• Current salary, remuneration, and notice period
• Right to work documentation (passport, visa, share code)
• References and other information you or referees provide
• Notes from conversations, interviews, or meetings

For Clients and Business Contacts

• Name, job title, company name, and contact details
• Information about vacancies, recruitment needs, and feedback on candidates

Website and Marketing

• IP address and browsing data (via cookies or analytics tools)
• Preferences for marketing communications

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment and work-finding services
• To assess suitability for roles and communicate with you about opportunities
• To share candidate details with clients (only with prior consent)
• To perform background and reference checks where necessary
• To meet contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations
• To send updates or marketing (only where you’ve opted in)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you have given explicit permission (e.g. submitting your CV).
• Legitimate interest – to operate as a recruitment business while protecting your rights.
• Legal obligation – to comply with employment, tax, or immigration laws.
• Contract – to perform obligations under a contract with you or your employer.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data for up to three (3) years from our last meaningful contact with you, unless you request otherwise.
You can ask us to delete or update your data at any time.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data where necessary and appropriate, including with:

• Clients, but only after obtaining your consent
• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. CRM, payroll, compliance partners)
• Legal, regulatory, or government bodies if required by law

All partners are contractually obliged to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

7. International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside the UK.
If international transfer is required, we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place (such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses).

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights under data protection law:

• To access a copy of your data (“subject access request”)
• To request correction or deletion of your data
• To restrict or object to processing
• To withdraw consent at any time
• To data portability (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, email info@archtalent.co.uk.

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
www.ico.org.uk

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse traffic.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.