Privacy Policy for Career Legal Ltd
Effective Date: July 1st, 2025
Introduction
Career Legal Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our recruitment services in the United States.
Although we are a recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, we recruit staff for roles located in the United States. We are committed to adhering to applicable U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including (where applicable) the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data from job seekers, candidates, and clients in the U.S:
1.2 Personal Identifiers
- Full name
- Address (including building or apartment number if applicable), city, state (using two letter abbreviation) and a 5 digit or 9-digit zip code
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Social Security Number (if required for onboarding)
1.3 Professional Information
- CV/resume and cover letter
- Employment history
- Education records
- References
- Professional certifications
1.4 Sensitive Personal Data (only where strictly necessary and permitted by law)
- Race/ethnicity (for equal opportunities monitoring)
- Health data or disability status (to support accommodations)
- Criminal background information (only if relevant to job)
1.5 Usage Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device identifiers
- Activity on our website or online portals
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 We use your personal data to:
- Provide recruitment and staffing services
- Assess your qualifications for employment opportunities
- Communicate with you regarding job openings
- Perform background and reference checks (where applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations
- Improve our website and services
- Manage business operations and internal analytics
3. Sharing Your Information
3.1 We may share your personal data with:
- Prospective or actual employers in the United States
- Background check and reference verification providers
- Professional advisors (e.g., legal or compliance consultants)
- IT service providers supporting our platforms
- Government bodies or regulators (if legally required)
We do not sell your personal data. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.
4. Your U.S. Privacy Rights
4.1 Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California), you may have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Access personal data we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data (with certain exceptions)
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide recruitment services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. If you would like your data deleted sooner, you may request deletion as described in Section 4.
6. International Data Transfers
As a UK-based company operating in the United States, your personal data may be transferred to the United Kingdom or other jurisdictions. We implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure the protection of your data across borders.
7. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Career Legal Ltd
Head Office:
10/12 Alie Street
London
E1 8DE
+44 (0)207 628 7117
Mailing Address:
3229 Greenpoint Ave
Suite 207
Long Island City
NY
11101
+1 (347) 745-2270