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1. Introduction

Catena People Limited ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, apply for jobs, engage our recruitment services, or otherwise interact with us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

 

2. Who We Are

Catena People Limited is a recruitment and talent solutions company providing permanent, temporary, contract, and executive recruitment services.

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Data Controller: Catena People Limited
Email: info@catenapeople.com
Telephone: + 44(0) 1224 502666
 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

 

3. Information We Collect

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

Candidate Information

• Name and contact details

• Email address and telephone number

• CV/resume and employment history

• Education and qualifications

• Professional skills and experience

• Salary expectations and employment preferences

• References (where provided)

• Right-to-work and eligibility information

• Interview notes and assessment results

 

Client Information

• Name and job title

• Business contact details

• Company information

• Recruitment requirements and preferences

 

Website Information

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Website usage data

• Cookies and tracking technologies

 

4. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

• Information you provide directly to us

• Job applications and CV submissions

• Registration on our website

• Email, telephone, and in-person communications

• Professional networking platforms

• Referrals and references

• Publicly available sources

• Cookies and website analytics tools

 

5. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

• Provide recruitment and employment services

• Match candidates with suitable job opportunities

• Communicate with candidates and clients

• Arrange interviews and assessments

• Verify qualifications and references

• Manage our business relationships

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Respond to enquiries and requests

 

6. Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Legitimate interests pursued by Catena People Limted or our clients

• Compliance with legal obligations

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

 

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Prospective employers and clients

• Service providers supporting our business operations

• Professional advisers, including legal and financial advisers

• Regulatory bodies and government authorities where required by law

We will only share personal information where there is a lawful basis for doing so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

 

8. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including the use of approved contractual clauses where required.

 

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting requirements.

Candidate information may be retained for a reasonable period to enable us to consider candidates for future opportunities unless a request for deletion is received and retention is not otherwise required by law.

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

11. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate personal data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Restrict processing of your personal data

• Object to certain types of processing

• Request transfer of your personal data

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

 

12. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support website functionality.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Further details can be found in our Cookie Policy.

 

13. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

 

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how Catena People Limited processes personal data, please contact:

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Catena People Limited

Email: info@catenapeople.com
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1224 502666

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If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

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Last Updated: June 2026