Bloom Recruitment Ltd Privacy Policy
At Bloom Recruitment Ltd (“bloom”), transparency and clarity matter deeply to us, especially when it comes to your personal data. We invite you to read our privacy policy carefully. Here, you’ll find straightforward explanations about why bloom collects your data, how we use it, when we might need to share it, and how it’s securely stored. We’ll also clearly outline your rights regarding your personal information.
If anything about our handling of your data doesn’t meet your expectations, we’re here to listen and make it right. And should you ever feel your concerns haven’t been adequately addressed by us, you’ll find details within this policy on how to reach out directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), who oversee data protection compliance in the UK.
1. Data Collection & Lawful Basis:
When you contact us directly via email or through other communication methods provided on our website, we collect essential details to help us respond effectively. This typically includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. Our lawful basis for collecting this information is your explicit consent, combined with our legitimate interest in responding thoughtfully to your enquiries and delivering the tailored services you’ve requested.
2. How We Use Your Data:
We use your personal information specifically to respond to your requests, deliver our recruitment services, and share relevant job opportunities, industry insights, and Bloom community news. If you join our community, we’ll also keep you updated on community activities, opportunities, and relevant communications.
3. Bloom Community Sign-Up:
When you apply to join the Bloom community, we collect information through a third-party platform, Typeform. This typically includes your name, contact details, professional background, interests, and any additional information you voluntarily provide. Typeform securely processes your data on our behalf and is fully compliant with GDPR standards. Your information is used exclusively to assess your suitability for the community, facilitate onboarding, and communicate relevant updates.
4. Sharing Your Information:
Bloom respects your privacy. We will never share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, except when legally required or essential for providing the services you’ve requested.
5. International Data Transfers:
Your information might be processed or stored on secure servers located outside your country, where privacy laws could differ. Rest assured, we take rigorous steps to ensure your data remains protected and fully compliant with all relevant privacy regulations.
6. Keeping Your Data Safe:
Your trust matters. That’s why we’ve implemented robust technical and organisational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data:
We’ll retain your personal information only as long as necessary to meet the purposes outlined above or as mandated by law. Once we no longer need it, we’ll securely delete or anonymise your data.
8. Your Data, Your Rights:
You have full control over your data. You can request access, corrections, updates, or deletion of your information held by Bloom. You also have the right to withdraw your consent or object to data processing in specific circumstances. To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to Sam Helire-Howell at sam@wearebloom.io
9. Raising Concerns:
If you believe we’ve fallen short of our privacy commitments, you can raise a complaint directly with your local data protection supervisory authority.
10. Let’s Talk:
Got questions, concerns, or suggestions about how we handle your privacy? Reach out anytime to Sam Helire-Howell at sam@wearebloom.io – we’re here to help.
By engaging with our website, you’re agreeing to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We’ll update this policy occasionally, and your continued use of our site means you accept those changes.