Privacy Policy

Marice Recruitment Agency Ltd (MRA)

Company No: 16386679
Website: www.maricerecruitment.co.uk
Email: info@maricerecruitment.co.uk
Phone: 020 8013 1881

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Marice Recruitment Agency Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we collect.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data in compliance with:

  • UK GDPR
  • The Data Protection Act 2018
  • Employment and healthcare regulatory standards

By engaging with MRA as an applicant, worker, client, website visitor, or partner, you confirm that you understand and consent (where required) to the practices described in this policy.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal data depending on your interaction with MRA.

a. Job applicants & workers

  • Full name, date of birth, address, contact details
  • Right-to-work documents
  • Passport or photo ID
  • Evidence of qualifications and training
  • Employment history and references
  • DBS certificate information
  • Health information relevant to fitness for work
  • Emergency contact details

b. Clients (care homes, supported living, NHS, etc.)

  • Business contact details
  • Job role and organisation details
  • Contract, communication, and billing information

c. Website visitors

  • IP address
  • Cookies (where applicable)
  • Contact form submissions

We collect only the information necessary to fulfil our recruitment, compliance, and contractual obligations.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

For job seekers & workers

  • Assessing suitability for employment
  • Conducting compliance checks (DBS, right to work, references)
  • Managing ongoing employment and placements
  • Scheduling shifts and assignments
  • Payroll, HR, training, and safeguarding purposes

For clients

  • Delivering staffing services
  • Contract management
  • Communication and support
  • Invoicing and payment

For website users

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Improving website functionality

We will never sell your data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

MRA processes data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (employment, placement, agreements)
  • Legal obligations (DBS, right to work checks, safeguarding)
  • Legitimate interests (running our recruitment business)
  • Consent (where explicitly required)

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Care providers and clients requiring staffing
  • DBS and authorised background-check organisations
  • Training and compliance partners
  • Payroll and HR service providers
  • Law enforcement or safeguarding authorities (where required)
  • Professional advisers and auditors

We never share data unnecessarily and always ensure compliance with UK GDPR.

6. Data Storage & Security

We store data securely using encrypted systems and restricted access.
We apply:

  • Password protection
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Limited access rights
  • Staff data protection training
  • Regular security reviews

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Applicant/employee records: up to 6 years after last engagement
  • Compliance records (DBS, right to work): As legally required
  • Client contract data: up to 7 years
  • Website contact forms: 12 months

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Transfer data (data portability)
  • Object to processing

Requests can be made at any time by emailing:
📩 info@maricerecruitment.co.uk

9. International Transfers

We do not transfer personal data outside the UK unless adequate safeguards are in place.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve the user experience. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your personal data rights:

Marice Recruitment Agency Ltd (MRA)
Email: info@maricerecruitment.co.uk
Phone: 020 8013 1881

12. Updates to This Policy

We may review and update this policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on our website.