Last Updated: 07 September 2026
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
At FinPath Recruitment, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information and the rights you have in relation to your data.
Who We Are
FinPath Recruitment is an independent recruitment business specialising in early-career and junior finance roles across the North East of England.
Data Controller: FinPath Recruitment, County Durham, England
Email: info@finpathrecruitment.co.uk
Website: www.finpathrecruitment.co.uk
What Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Personal Details
Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal location (if provided)
Recruitment Information
CV or résumé
Employment history
Education and qualifications
Skills and experience
Salary expectations
Right to work information (where relevant)
Career preferences
References (where applicable)
Website Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
This information may be used to help maintain, secure and improve our website and user experience.
Employer and Client Information
Where you contact us on behalf of a business or organisation, we may collect your name, job title, work contact details, company information and details relating to recruitment requirements.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Match candidates with suitable employment opportunities
Contact candidates regarding vacancies
Provide recruitment advice and career support
Respond to enquiries
Introduce suitable candidates to prospective employers in connection with recruitment opportunities
Maintain recruitment records
Improve our services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, we process your information because:
You have given consent
Processing is necessary to provide recruitment services you have requested or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
We have a legitimate interest in providing and developing our recruitment services
We are required to comply with legal obligations
Special Category Data
In some circumstances, candidates may provide information that is considered special category personal data under UK data protection law, for example information relating to health or disability.
We only process special category data where it is necessary and where an appropriate condition for processing applies under UK data protection law. We will only collect and use such information where it is relevant to the recruitment process or required for a specific purpose.
Who We Share Your Information With
We never sell your personal information.
Your information may be shared with:
Prospective employers in connection with suitable recruitment opportunities
Trusted technology providers used to operate our business
Professional advisers where required
Government or regulatory authorities where legally required
How We Store Your Information
We use secure business systems to store personal information, which may include:
Google Workspace
Google Forms
Secure email systems
Recruitment CRM software
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations. Candidate records may generally be retained for up to two years after our last meaningful contact, unless a longer or shorter period is required or appropriate in the circumstances.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Request a copy of certain personal information in a portable format, where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and analyse how visitors use the site. Some third-party services embedded on our website, including Calendly, may also use cookies or similar technologies.
Where cookies or similar technologies require your consent under applicable law, we will provide appropriate information and consent options. You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services including:
Google Forms
Google Workspace
Calendly – used to allow users to schedule consultations and appointments and to process information provided when making a booking.
International Data Transfers
Some of the third-party service providers we use may process personal information outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable UK data protection law and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
FinPath Recruitment
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first.