Effective Date: 25th July 2025
Alpha Associates Recruitment Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data when you engage with our recruitment services, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant US privacy laws including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA).
Who We Are
We are a recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, with services offered to clients and candidates in the UK and the United States, including the Austin, Texas area.
Company name: Alpha Associates Recruitment Ltd
Company number: 13046919
Registered address: Alpha Suite, 21 Drumhead Road, Chorley North Business Park, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7BX
Email: info@alphaassociates.co.uk
What Information We Collect
We may collect personal data from you when you contact us, apply for a role, or engage with our services. This may include:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
- CVs and employment history
- Education and qualifications
- Right to work documentation
- Interview notes and assessment outcomes
- References from previous employers
- Salary expectations and availability
- Any other information relevant to job applications or recruitment services
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
- Communicate with you about roles, applications, or services
- Send interview invitations or updates
- Share your CV and details with clients (only with your consent)
- Keep accurate records of placements and recruitment activity
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We only share your personal data with:
- Clients who are actively recruiting and where you have agreed to be submitted for a role
- Third-party service providers who help us operate our business (e.g. CRM systems or cloud storage providers)
- Legal or regulatory bodies where required by law
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK or EU, such as to the United States, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in accordance with data protection regulations.
Data Retention
We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide recruitment services or meet legal requirements. You can request that we delete your data at any time, and we will do so unless we are legally required to retain it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@alphaassociates.co.uk.
Security
We take appropriate steps to keep your personal data secure, including access controls, password protection, and encryption where applicable. Only authorised staff have access to your information.
Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website. Continued use of our services after changes are made indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: info@alphaassociates.co.uk
Postal Address: Alpha Suite, 21 Drumhead Road, Chorley North Business Park, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7BX
If you are based in the UK and are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
If you are based in Texas, you may also have rights under local state law and can contact the Texas Attorney General’s Office.