Privacy Policy – LSA Recruit
Last Updated: 10 March 2026
LSA Recruit (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.lsarecruit.co.uk, engage our recruitment services, participate in our training programs, or utilize our cybersecurity consulting services.
We operate as a data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to provide the best possible service to candidates, clients, and students.
1.1 For Candidates
Identity Data: Name, date of birth, gender, nationality
Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address
Professional Data: CV/Resume, employment history, qualifications, certifications, skills (Business Intelligence, AI, Data Science, Salesforce, SAP, Java, etc.)
Compliance Data: Right to work documentation, ID copies, background check results
Financial Data: Bank details and National Insurance number (for contract and offshore recruitment)
1.2 For Clients and Business Partners
Contact details of representatives (name, job title, business email, phone number)
Records of communications and business transactions
1.3 For Training Participants (LSA Training)
Registration details
Course progress
Assessment results
Certification records
1.4 For Cybersecurity Consulting Clients
Technical data required for:
Security assessments
Risk analysis
Incident response planning
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Recruitment Services: Matching candidates with permanent, contract, contract-to-hire, offshore, or executive opportunities
Career Support: CV advice, interview coaching, and career guidance
Training Services: Course enrollment management, training delivery, and certifications
Cybersecurity Consulting: Security assessments, threat monitoring, and compliance support
Communication: Responding to inquiries and sending relevant updates
Legal Compliance: Meeting tax, employment law, and right-to-work verification requirements
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Legitimate Interests – Necessary for recruitment and staffing activities
Contractual Necessity – Required to perform a contract with you
Legal Obligation – Compliance with legal or regulatory requirements
Consent – Where explicit permission has been provided (e.g., marketing communications)
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
Prospective Employers / Clients – Introducing candidates for job opportunities
Third-Party Service Providers – Payroll providers, IT services, background check agencies
Regulatory Authorities – Where required by law
Offshore Partners – For global recruitment services with proper safeguards
5. International Data Transfers
As LSA Recruit offers offshore recruitment services, your data may be transferred outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA).
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses, to maintain the same level of data protection.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from:
Unauthorized access
Accidental loss
Misuse or disclosure
Access to personal data is restricted to employees and partners who require it for business purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose and comply with legal obligations.
Typically:
Candidate data is retained for two years from the last meaningful contact
Longer retention may apply if required by law
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent where applicable
Request Access – Obtain a copy of the data we hold about you
Request Correction – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data
Object to Processing – Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request Restriction – Restrict processing of your data
Request Transfer – Transfer your data to another party
9. Contact Us
To exercise your rights or ask questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
LSA Recruit:
Telephone: +44 208 795 1200
Email: admin@lsarecruit.co.uk
Website: www.lsarecruit.co.uk
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).