At Michaelharper UK, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, https://michaelharperuk.com or interact with us in any other way. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

• CV, resume, employment history, qualifications, and other career-related information.

• Any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or applying for a job.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.

• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and other usage data.

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 for more details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment services and match candidates with job opportunities.

• To communicate with you about your inquiries, applications, or job opportunities.

• To improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.

• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Employers or clients as part of the recruitment process.

• Third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site or providing our services (e.g., IT support, hosting providers).

• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you would like us to delete your data, please contact us using the details provided below.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze Site usage and improve functionality. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Request that we correct or update your information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes.

• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon posting.