Last updated: 1st June 2025

At BrightHire Education, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

• Personal details (e.g. name, email, phone, address, qualifications, CV)
• Employment history
• Job preferences
• Communications with our team

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Match candidates with suitable job roles
• Share applications with schools and educational institutions
• Improve our services and personalise your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your data based on:

• Your consent
• Our contractual obligations with you
• Our legitimate interest in providing recruitment services

4. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

• Client schools for job applications
• Background checking agencies for compliance
• Government bodies when required by law

We never sell your data to third parties.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request corrections to your data
• Request data deletion (where legally applicable)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at enquiries@brighthireeducation.co.uk

6. Data Retention

We retain candidate data only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access or loss.

9. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Please check back regularly to stay informed.