Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Introduction
At Appoint Ltd, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. Whether you’re searching for your next career opportunity, hiring staff, or simply browsing our website, we handle your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains what information we collect, how and why we use it, who we share it with, how long we retain it, your rights under UK GDPR and how we use cookies.
Who We Are
Appoint Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy providing permanent and temporary white-collar recruitment solutions within the UK construction industry.
Email: contact@appointrec.com
Telephone: 0333 772 4645
Address: The Tack Room, The Stables Business Centre, Astwood Lane, Wychbold, Worcestershire, WR9 0BU.
Information We Collect
Candidates: Contact details, CV and employment history, qualifications, right to work documentation, references, salary expectations, National Insurance number (where required), and health information only where legally required.
Clients: Business contact details, vacancy information, billing information and communication records.
Website visitors: IP address, browser/device information, website usage statistics, and cookie/analytics data.
How We Use Your Information
To match candidates with vacancies, introduce candidates to employers, manage recruitment processes, process payroll where applicable, verify identity and right to work, communicate about vacancies and services, comply with legal obligations and improve our website and services.
Our Legal Basis
We process personal information only where permitted under UK GDPR, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations and legitimate interests.
Who We Share Information With
Prospective employers and hiring clients, payroll and umbrella providers, recruitment software providers, professional advisers, HMRC and other regulatory bodies, and emergency services where required. We never sell your personal information.
How Long We Keep Your Information
Candidate records: up to 12 months after our last contact.
Right to Work documentation: up to 2 years after employment ends where required.
Payroll and financial records: 6 years.
Health & Safety records: retained in accordance with legal requirements.
Information is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
Cookie Policy
Cookies help our website function correctly, remember preferences, improve user experience and provide anonymous usage information.
We use Essential, Performance & Analytics, Functionality and (with consent) Marketing cookies.
You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. We may use trusted third-party services such as Google Analytics, which may set their own cookies.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of, or objection to the processing of your personal information, request data portability where applicable, and withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.
Comprehensive Privacy Policy
A full and comprehensive Privacy Policy is available on request. Please contact us using the details below if you would like a copy.
Contact Us
Email: contact@appointrec.com
Telephone: 0333 772 4645
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).