1. Introduction

Cognitive Talent is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We act as a data controller when processing your personal data, as defined under relevant regulations.

2. Who We Are

Cognitive Talent is a recruitment agency specialising in connecting qualified recruitment professionals with recruitment clients in various industries, including healthcare, technology, and finance. We provide tailored recruitment solutions to both candidates seeking new opportunities and organisations looking to fill critical roles.

Our website address is: www.cognitive-talent.com.

3. Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data from clients and candidates through various means, including:

• Direct submissions: Such as application forms, CVs, and registrations.
• Third-party sources: Such as job boards, social media platforms, and referrals.
• Cookies: As detailed in our Cookies Policy.

Personal data may include:

• Contact information (name, email, phone number)
• CV details (education, employment history, skills)
• Preferences regarding job opportunities
• Sensitive data (e.g., health information, criminal convictions, nationality)

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment services to candidates and clients.
• To assess candidates’ suitability for job opportunities.
• To maintain communication regarding job roles and related services.
• To comply with legal obligations and industry standards.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on various legal bases for processing your personal data, including:

• Consent: When you opt-in to receive communications.
• Contractual necessity: To fulfil our obligations to you or your organisation.
• Legitimate interests: To manage our operations and provide recruitment services.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Clients looking to fill job vacancies.
• Third-party service providers, such as payroll companies and background check agencies.
• Regulatory bodies, if required by law.
• Other recruitment agencies as necessary.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collect it. For candidates, data will generally be kept for two years after the last meaningful contact unless legal obligations require otherwise.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your data.
• The right to request rectification or erasure.
• The right to restrict or object to processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at paul@cognitive-talent.com.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via our website or directly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at paul@cognitive-talent.com.