Last updated: 31/10/2025

1. Who We Are

G&L Talent (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in connecting talent within the media, advertising, and creative industries. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

Our registered business address is:

G&L Talent
3 Willes Terrace
Leamington Spa

Email: aaron@gandltalent.com

2. The Data We Collect

We may collect, store, and process the following information:

For Candidates:

• Contact details (name, email, phone number)

• CV, employment history, skills, and education

• Salary expectations, notice period, and work preferences

• Interview notes and feedback

• Right to work documentation

• For Clients and Contacts:

• Business name and address

• Job titles and professional contact details

• Role briefs, hiring preferences, and feedback

• Website and Marketing Data:

• Website analytics and cookies

• Newsletter subscription preferences

• Social media engagement metrics

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Match candidates to suitable roles and present them to clients

• Communicate about job opportunities or recruitment services

• Manage our relationship with clients and candidates

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

• Improve our website, services, and user experience

• We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following bases:

• Consent: where you have agreed for us to represent you or contact you about opportunities.

• Legitimate Interest: to operate as a recruitment business and match candidates to roles.

• Legal Obligation: to comply with tax, employment, or other laws.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Prospective employers (with your consent)

• Service providers (e.g. cloud storage, CRM, email marketing tools)

• Legal, regulatory, or government authorities when required

All third parties we engage with are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data for as long as necessary to provide recruitment services or comply with legal obligations.

Candidate data is typically retained for up to 3 years from last contact, unless you ask for it to be removed sooner.

Client and contact data is retained while there is an active business relationship.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request data portability

• Object to or restrict certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, email: aaron@gandltalent.com.

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your information — including secure storage systems, password protection, and limited staff access to sensitive data.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The most current version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, or to make a data request, please contact:

Privacy Officer
G&L Talent
Email: aaron@gandltalent.com