Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy:

Effective Date: 30th January 2025

Flags International School Recruitment respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, including but not limited to our website, recruitment services, and communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information:

• Full name, address, date of birth, and contact details (email, phone number).

1.2 Professional Information:

• CV's, qualifications, certifications, employment history, references, and skills.

1.3 Identity Verification:

• Passport, driver’s license, or other government-issued ID.

1.4 Sensitive Information:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or equivalent background checks (if required by law).

1.5 Website Usage Data:

• IP address, browser type, and website interaction data through cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the collected data to:

• Match candidates with teaching opportunities.
• Assess and verify candidate qualifications.
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., background checks).
• Improve our services, including website performance and customer interaction.
• Communicate updates, job alerts, and marketing information (with your consent).

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions for recruitment purposes.
• Third-party service providers (e.g., background check agencies, IT support).
• Regulatory bodies, if required by law.
• Law enforcement, when necessary, to comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Unsuccessful candidate data is typically retained for up to 24 months after the recruitment process is completed unless consent is provided for extended retention.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

You have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to request, update, or delete your data.
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

6. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside of the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, as required by applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:

Email:      contact@flagsrecruitment.com

Tel:          +44 (0) 7407 707798 (from outside UK)

                07407 707798 (within UK)