📄 Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions 

Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd 
Effective Date: 01.04.2025 

 

1. Who We Are 

Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a recruitment agency based in Scotland, United Kingdom. We provide staffing and recruitment services across a range of industries. 

Registered Address: 
Office 2, 30/2 Eskbank Office Complex 
Hardengreen Industrial Estate 
Eskbank, Midlothian 
EH22 3NX, SCOTLAND 

Email: sam@flexible-workforce-solutions.co.uk 

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect 

We collect and process the following types of personal information: 

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address 
  • CVs, covering letters, qualifications, and employment history 
  • Salary expectations and notice period 
  • References and compliance documentation (e.g. right to work) 
  • Notes from interviews or client feedback 
  • Website usage data (IP address, browser type, etc.) 

 

3. How We Use Your Personal Data 

We use your data to: 

  • Provide recruitment and job-matching services 
  • Contact you about suitable job opportunities 
  • Facilitate interviews and job placements 
  • Carry out pre-employment checks, with your permission 
  • Improve our services and manage relationships 
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations 

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing 

We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR: 

  • Consent – for contacting you or processing optional information 
  • Contract – to deliver our services or respond to your job application 
  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws (e.g. right to work) 
  • Legitimate interest – for recruitment-related activities that benefit both parties 

 

5. Who We Share Your Data With 

We may share your personal data with: 

  • Potential employers (only with your consent) 
  • Reference checkers or screening providers 
  • IT and system providers for service delivery 
  • Legal, regulatory, or public authorities where required 

Your data will never be sold. 

 

6. How Long We Keep Your Data 

We will retain your personal data: 

  • For up to 2 years after your last contact with us, unless you request deletion 
  • Longer if required by law, contractual obligation, or in cases of placement 

You may request early removal of your data at any time. 

 

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR 

You have the right to: 

  • Access your personal data 
  • Correct or update inaccurate data 
  • Request erasure of your data 
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing 
  • Withdraw consent at any time 
  • File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) 
    www.ico.org.uk 

To exercise these rights, email sam@flexible-workforce-solutions.co.uk. 

 

8. Data Security 

We have implemented robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including: 

  • Secure, encrypted data storage 
  • Access control and authentication 
  • Staff confidentiality training 
  • Regular review of our security practices 

 

9. International Data Transfers 

We process data within the UK. If your data needs to be transferred outside the UK or EEA, we will implement appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure its protection. 

 

10. Cookies and Website Tracking 

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and monitor site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser. For full details, please see our [Cookie Policy]. 

 

11. Changes to This Policy 

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be published on our website. Where applicable, we will notify you of significant changes via email. 

 

12. Contact Us 

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, contact: 

 

🍪 Cookie Policy 

Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd 
Effective Date:  01.04.2025 

 

1. What Are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve your user experience, and provide information to site owners. 

 

2. How We Use Cookies 

Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd uses cookies to: 

  • Ensure the website functions correctly and securely 
  • Remember your preferences (e.g. job filters or login sessions) 
  • Monitor website usage and performance (e.g. page visits, bounce rates) 
  • Help us improve our recruitment services and content delivery 
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements (if applicable) 

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your consent. 

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use 

Type 

Purpose 

Strictly Necessary Cookies 

Required for the website to function properly (e.g. form submission, security). 

Performance Cookies 

Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g. Google Analytics). 

Functionality Cookies 

Remember your settings or preferences (e.g. job alerts or user login). 

Targeting/Advertising Cookies (if used) 

Deliver relevant ads or measure ad performance. (We will ask for your consent first.) 

 

4. Third-Party Cookies 

We may use trusted third-party services that also place cookies on your device, such as: 

  • Google Analytics – for usage statistics and traffic analysis 
  • LinkedIn or Facebook (Meta) – if we embed job listings, social sharing, or ad retargeting 
  • Job board integration tools (e.g. Broadbean, LogicMelon) – if applicable 

These providers may use cookies according to their own privacy policies. 

 

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies 

When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences via a cookie banner. You can also control cookies via your browser settings: 

  • Block or delete cookies 
  • Receive alerts when a cookie is being sent 
  • Disable third-party cookies 

For more guidance on managing cookies, visit: 
🔗https://www.aboutcookies.org 
🔗https://www.allaboutcookies.org 

 

6. Your Consent 

We will not set non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) without your explicit consent. You can update your preferences at any time by [insert instructions or link to manage settings]. 

 

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check back periodically for any changes. 

 

8. Contact Us 

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact: 

Flexible Workforce Solutions Ltd 
Office 2, 30/2 Eskbank Office Complex 
Hardengreen Industrial Estate 
Eskbank, Midlothian 
EH22 3NX, SCOTLAND 
📧 Email: sam[at]flexible-workforce-solutions.co.uk