Privacy Policy

Introduction

SILVMARC LTD ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and company details
• Employment history, qualifications, and work references (for candidates)
• Project requirements and specifications (for clients)
• Right to work documentation and compliance certificates
• Payment and invoicing information
• Communications with our team

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage our labour supply and recruitment services
• Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
• Match clients with suitable workers
• Process applications and registrations
• Verify qualifications, right to work, and compliance requirements
• Process payments and maintain financial records
• Communicate with you about our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Improve our website and services

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract: Processing necessary to fulfil our contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with UK employment law, immigration requirements, tax regulations, and health & safety legislation
• Legitimate Interest: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests in operating an effective recruitment service
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Client companies (when placing candidates)
• Candidates (when sharing client requirements)
• Third-party service providers (payroll, compliance checking, background verification)
• Regulatory bodies (HMRC, Home Office, HSE) as required by law
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Typical retention periods are:

• Candidate records: 6 years after last engagement
• Client records: 6 years after contract end
• Financial records: 6 years (HMRC requirement)
• Compliance documents: As required by law

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@silvmarc.co.uk

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: