Privacy Policy
Privacy policy
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We take the privacy of our clients and candidates seriously.
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Clause 1 How we receive information and how we may use it
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We receive your personal data when you apply directly for an advertised role via our website; when you apply directly to be a candidate for whom we can facilitate a job search or via a third party when you respond to a job post placed by us on a job board on behalf of a third party client.
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This statement explains how we process personal data received into our organisation. When you register with us you MUST consent to us collecting and storing your personal information. You will not be able to submit your enquiry or details to us without consenting to us storing your personal data. This may include but is not restricted to your name; contact details; address; employment history; mobility and education.
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During telephone conversations and face to face interviews we may collect personal information with regard to employment preferences, strengths and work experience which may be stored on your personal record. This information facilitates our ability to support your job search and to provide a basis for recommendation when short-listing candidates for a particular role. By explicitly providing consent when you register with us you are providing permission for our storage of this information. We will never share personal information or a Curriculum Vitae with a third party without your explicit consent.
Due to the nature of executive recruitment, a significant number of candidates reconnect with our organisation periodically. It is not uncommon for this to occur years after we have placed them in a role. For this reason, your consent includes explicit consent to retain your personal details until such time as you wish us to delete your records from our database or refrain from further engagement.
If you do not consent to us storing your personal data or setting up a personal registration for you, please do not submit your Curriculum Vitae for any roles advertised on our website. We are unable to process your application without receipt of consent to process and store your personal information.
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Clause 2 Job Alerts and Career Advice
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We may on occasion contact candidates stored in our database who are not actively looking for a new role. When you contact us you may be asked to tick a box indicating that you consent to us storing the personal data you have provided. By providing consent to our storage of your personal data you are also providing consent to us contacting you if we receive details of a role which specifically matches your career aspirations and, very occasionally, sending you career related information e.g. salary survey, interview advice etc.
If you do not wish to receive such information, please email info@hifinance.io
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Clause 3 Our Promise to our candidates
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We will never share our candidates’ personal details or Curriculum Vitae with a third party without the candidate’s explicit consent, and then we will only share the personal information with that one company or individual.
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Clause 4 Contacting Recruitment Consultants directly
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If you have contact with one of our Recruitment Consultants directly and request they consult with you regarding your job search, or regarding a particular job role, you are giving your consent to us processing your email and the data contained within your email for lawful purposes, as per Clauses 1 and 2 above.
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By sending an updated Curriculum Vitae directly to one of our Recruitment Consultants you are giving consent to us processing and storing that information, as per Clauses 1 and 2 above. As referred to in Clause 3 of our privacy notice, we will not share your information with any third party without your explicit consent.
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Clause 5 Request to have personal data amended
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It is likely that over time your employment history will require updating as you transition to new roles or receive promotion. us undertake to update your registration within two weeks of receiving an updated Curriculum Vitae.
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Under the GDPR you have the right to ask for access to your personal information. Once us have verified your identity we will provide the information you requested within 30 days.
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In the unlikely event you find personal data stored about you by us is inaccurate, you must advise us immediately. We will amend your personal registration within two weeks.
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Clause 6 Request to have personal data removed or deleted
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Upon receipt of a request to delete an individual’s personal registration, we will ensure that your personal record is deleted within 30 days.
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Where we have placed a candidate in a role, they are required to retain evidence of that placing so that contractual obligations can be met by the client. We will however take steps to ensure only minimal personal data is retained and we will not make further contact with the candidate.
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Where we have previously received permission to share personal information with a third party, for example for short listing for a role, we undertake to advise that third party of your wish to be forgotten if communication has been in the last 12 months.
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In the event that you wish to be erased from our Recruitment Database you should contact info@hifinance.io. Please make it clear that you wish to be erased, rather than simply marked as no longer job seeking.
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Clause 7 Notification of Breaches
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Whilst we do not store, or at any time request, financial information from candidates, we do store highly personal information contained within your Curriculum Vitae. We are aware of our responsibility as a recruiter to protect your information and to only share details with third parties upon receipt of your explicit consent. All of our systems are protected and only our staff and consultants working for us have access to the personal information stored in your registration.
In the unlikely event that our computer systems are compromised and there is a potential loss of confidentiality we will report this breach to you.
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In the unlikely event that personal data is taken or exposed from our records without our consent, we will provide reports surrounding that exposure within 72 hours of being notified of such an event and take any action necessary to restore security of your personal data.
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Clause 8 Access
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If we receive a request for access to personal information we will verify your identify before releasing your personal data to you. We will not release information to any third party.
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If you would like to make a request for access to your personal information please contact: info@hifinance.io
Alternatively you can contact us by writing to us at:
GDPR Compliance Officer
86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
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Clause 9 Complaints procedure
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If you have a complaint about the way your data is stored or handled by us, please contact us at: info@hifinance.io
Alternatively you can contact us by writing to us at:
GDPR Compliance Officer
HiFinance Ltd
86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
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Clause 10 Escalated Complaints
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If you remain unhappy with the handling of your data you can complain to the ICO.
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
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Clause 11 Changes to our Privacy Policy
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This privacy policy may be changed by us at any time. Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be updated on our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@hifinance.io
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Website Terms and Conditions
You should read these terms and conditions carefully before using this website ('the Site'). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and our Privacy Policy. No proposed changes to these terms and conditions are valid or have any effect. If you do not agree with or accept any of these terms and conditions, you should cease using the Site immediately.
Please note that no sale of products or services takes place on this website. Any agreement to provide services will be governed by separate terms and conditions in addition to these Terms and will be provided to you separately.
1. General
1. HiFinance Ltd is a Limited Company registered in England and Wales under number 15716431. The registered office is located at 4th Floor, 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, UK
2. Availability and conditions of use
2.1 The Site is made available to you by us. While we make every effort to ensure that the Site is available, we do not represent, warrant or guarantee in any way the Site's continued availability at all times or uninterrupted use by you of the Site. We reserve the right to suspend or cease the operation of the Site from time to time at our sole discretion.
2.2 As a condition of your use of the Site, you agree:
2.2.1 not to use the Site for any purpose that is unlawful under applicable law, or prohibited by these terms and conditions; and
2.2.2 not to defame, disparage any body or in a manner which is obscene, derogatory or offensive; and
2.2.3 to be responsible for ensuring that your use of the Site is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
2.2.3 We reserve the right to prevent or suspend your access to the Site if you do not comply with any part of these terms and conditions or any applicable law.
3. Ownership, use and intellectual property rights
3.1 The Site and all content within the Site is owned and operated by us and/or our licensors. We and our licensors reserve all rights.
3.2 The Site is for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, revise, perform, reproduce, publish, license, deep-link, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information or content obtained from the Site unless expressly authorised by us.
3.3 Any intellectual property rights (including without limitation all patents, copyright, database rights and trademarks (whether registered or unregistered)) subsisting in any content or material on the Site belong to us and/or our licensors. All rights are reserved for the benefit of ourselves and/or our licensors. Nothing in these terms and conditions grants you any rights in the Site or the content within the Site.
4. Disclaimers
4.1 While we use reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on the Site, we do not represent, warrant or promise (whether express or implied) that any information is or remains accurate, complete and up to date, or fit or suitable for any purpose. Any reliance you place on the information on the Site is at your own risk. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall operate to prejudice any mandatory statutory requirement or your statutory rights.
4.2 Content on the Site is provided for your general information purposes only and to inform you about us and our products and news, features, services and other websites which may be of interest. It does not constitute technical, financial, legal advice or any other type of advice and should not be relied on for any purposes.
5. Cookies and other information-gathering technologies
Our Site may use Cookies to enhance your experience while using our Site. Cookies are pieces of information that some Web sites transfer to the computer that is browsing that Web Site and are used for record-keeping purposes at many Web Sites. Use of Cookies makes Web-surfing easier by performing certain functions such as saving your passwords, your personal preferences regarding your use of the particular Web Site, and to make sure you don't see the same ad repeatedly. Many consider the use of Cookies to be an industry standard.
Your browser is probably set to accept Cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive Cookies, you can alter the configuration of your browser to refuse Cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse Cookies, it is possible that some areas of our Site will not function properly when you view them.
6. Hyperlinks and third party sites
6.1 The Site may contain hyperlinks or references to external third party websites. Any such hyperlinks or reference is provided for your convenience only. We have no control over third party websites and accept no responsibility for any content, material or information contained in them. The display of any hyperlink and reference to any third party website does not constitute an endorsement of such third party's website, products or services. Your use of a third party site may be governed by the terms and conditions of that third party site.
7. Equality and diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all our dealings with clients, third parties and employees. Please contact us if you would like a copy of our Equality and diversity policy.
8. Warranties and limitation of liability
8.1 You agree that your use of the Site is on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis. Consequently we make no representations, warranties, conditions or other terms (whether express or implied) in relation to the provision of the Site, including without limitation as to completeness, accuracy and currency or any content and information on the Site, or as to satisfactory quality, or fitness for particular purpose.
8.2 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all liability (whether arising in contract, tort, breach of statutory duty or otherwise) which we may otherwise have to you as a result of:
8.2.1 any error or inaccuracies in any information or material within or relating to the Site;
8.2.2 the unavailability of the Site for whatsoever reason; and
8.2.3 any representation or statement made on the Site.
8.3 Under no circumstances shall we be liable to you for any loss or damage suffered (including without limitation direct or indirect losses) arising from your use of, or reliance on, the Site.
8.4 We do not exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, for any fraudulent misrepresentation made by us on the Site or for any other statutory rights which are not capable of being excluded. Bookmark
9. Indemnity
9.1 If you are in breach of any of these terms and conditions, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless in respect of any costs, expenses, claims, proceedings, actions, losses, damages or liabilities incurred by us in relation to or arising from such a breach.
10. General
10.1 We reserve the right to vary these terms and conditions from time to time without notifying you. By continuing to use and access the Site you agree to be bound by any variation made by us. It is your responsibility to check these terms and conditions from time to time to verify such variations.
10.2 These terms and conditions contain the entire understanding and agreement between us and you in relation to your use of the Site and supersedes and replaces any representation, statement or other communication (whether written or otherwise) made by you or us which is not contained herein.
10.3 Should any part of these terms and conditions for any reason be declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of a competent jurisdiction, it shall be deemed to be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.
10.4 These terms and conditions are governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Candidate CV Submission Terms and Conditions
By submitting your CV to HiFinance Ltd (through means such as e-mail, letter, HiFinance Ltd websites and third-party websites) you (“the Candidate”) hereby authorise the following;-
1) HiFinance Ltd to seek work on your behalf
2) The disclosure of relevant information to progress an application such as copies of identification, Curriculum Vitae, qualifications, references and/or work authorisations.
3) The collection, use and disclosure of information about the Candidate and provided by the Candidate or another person about the Candidate in accordance with these terms.
HiFinance Ltd is not under any obligation to find work for the Candidate
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