Effective Date: 9th June, 2026
Last Updated: 9th June, 2026
Introduction
Kontactus LTD (“Kontactus”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website, submit an application, register a vacancy, or engage with our recruitment services.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Kontactus LTD is a UK-based education recruitment agency providing staffing and recruitment services to schools, colleges, nurseries, and educational institutions.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact Us page.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Candidate Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Home address
- Date of birth (where required)
- Employment history
- Qualifications and certifications
- CV and supporting documents
- DBS information where applicable
- References and referee details
- Right-to-work documentation
Client Information
- Name
- Job title
- School or organisation details
- Contact information
- Recruitment requirements
Website Usage Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage and analytics data
- Cookies and tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Match candidates with suitable employment opportunities.
- Provide recruitment and staffing services.
- Verify qualifications, references, and employment history.
- Conduct compliance and safeguarding checks.
- Communicate with candidates and clients.
- Manage vacancy registrations and applications.
- Improve our website and services.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Legal obligation
- Protection of vital interests where applicable
Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information with:
- Schools, colleges, nurseries, and educational institutions.
- Professional referees.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) providers.
- Compliance and verification service providers.
- Regulatory authorities where legally required.
We will only share information that is necessary for recruitment, safeguarding, compliance, or legal purposes.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel who require it to perform their duties.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil recruitment, compliance, and legal obligations.
Unless otherwise agreed, candidate records may be retained for up to 12 months following the last meaningful contact. Information may be retained for longer where required by law or where consent has been provided.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restrict processing of your data.
- Object to certain processing activities.
- Request transfer of your data where applicable.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided on our website.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website performance, and support website functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business operations, or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process personal data, please contact Kontactus LTD using the details provided on our Contact Us page.
