Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 April 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Permanent Care Solutions Limited T/A Affinity Care ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our recruitment services.

1. Who We Are

Affinity Care is a UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the healthcare sector. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with all relevant data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Full name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
  • CVs, employment history, qualifications, and professional references
  • Information about your preferences and interests relating to employment
  • IP address, browser type, and information about how you use our website

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

  • Match you with relevant job opportunities
  • Communicate with you regarding your job search or recruitment needs
  • Process job applications and manage recruitment activities
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. These may include:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with a legal obligation
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. providing recruitment services or improving our offerings)

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties such as:

  • Potential employers and clients for recruitment purposes
  • Third-party service providers (e.g. IT and database support)
  • Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell your data to any third parties.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations. You can request the removal of your data at any time.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and gather anonymised data on usage patterns. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@affinitycare.org.uk
  • Phone: 020 3432 2374
  • Address: Affinity Care, 3rd Floor, 45 Albermarle street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL