Last Updated April 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Unity Talent Solutions. We are a recruitment consultancy based in the United Kingdom, providing talent acquisition services to clients in the UK, the United States, and globally.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you apply for a job through us, join our talent network, or visit our website. As a UK-based business, we operate as a Data Controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We also adhere to relevant US state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), where applicable.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide recruitment services, including:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
- Professional Information: CV/Resume, work history, education, LinkedIn profile URL, and professional certifications.
- Interview Data: Notes from our screenings, salary expectations, and right-to-work status.
- Technical Data: IP address and browser cookies when you visit our website.
- Information from third-party sources (Data Enrichment): To provide a complete professional profile to our clients, we may use automated tools to collect publicly available information about you from professional networks and social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, X/Twitter, and Facebook). This includes your public professional history, skills, and links to your work portfolios. We only collect data that is relevant to your professional capacity and the recruitment process.
3. Our Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, we process your data based on the following:
- Legitimate Interests: It is necessary for our business to process candidate data to identify suitable roles and provide recruitment services to our clients.
- Consent: Where you explicitly opt-in to receive marketing or join our talent network for future (unspecified) roles.
- Contractual Necessity: To take steps at your request prior to entering into an employment contract with a client.
4. How We Share Your Data
To help you secure a position, we share your information with third parties as follows:
- Employer Clients: We share your professional profile with our clients for their internal recruitment review. These clients act as independent Data Controllers once they receive your data.
- Service Providers: We use our secure recruitment platform to host and process your data.
- Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. International Data Transfers (UK to US)
Because we work with clients and software providers in the United States, your data may be transferred outside of the United Kingdom.
- Safeguards: We ensure these transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, or by ensuring the recipient is certified under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This ensures your data receives a level of protection essentially equivalent to that in the UK.
6. US-Specific Disclosures (CCPA/CPRA)
For candidates residing in the United States:
- Notice at Collection: We collect the categories of information listed in Section 2 for the purpose of recruitment.
- No Sale of Data: We do not “sell” your personal information for monetary value. We “share” information only with prospective employers for the purposes of your job application.
- Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sharing of your information for cross-contextual advertising (though we do not currently engage in this practice).
7. Data Retention
We do not keep your data longer than necessary. Our standard retention period is one (1) year from the date of our last meaningful contact with you. After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
8. Your Rights
Regardless of your location, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to fix inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request that we delete your data from our systems.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
- Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK (www.ico.org.uk).
9. Automated Decision-Making
We may use AI-powered tools (such as Recruit with Atlas) to assist in screening applications, and video interviews. However, we ensure that meaningful human involvement remains part of every final decision regarding your candidacy. You have the right to contest any decision made solely by automated means.
10. Contact Us
To exercise your rights or ask questions about this policy, please contact us at:
Unity Talent Solutions 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.
Email: legal@unitytalentsolutions.com
ICO Registration Number: ZB987170