Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026
Website: https://larstonerecruitment.com
Business: Larstone Recruitment (UK)

1. Introduction

Larstone Recruitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our recruitment services.

We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and where applicable the EU GDPR.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

2.1 Information you provide directly

You may provide information when you:

• Contact us via forms or email
• Apply for jobs
• Submit your CV
• Register as a client or candidate
• Make a payment

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address/location
• Employment history and CV information
• Company details (for clients)
• Payment details (processed securely via Stripe)

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring websites
• Cookie identifiers

This data helps us understand user behaviour and improve our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

• Provide recruitment and staffing services
• Match candidates with job opportunities
• Communicate with clients and candidates
• Respond to enquiries
• Process payments
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and maintain security

We will only use your personal data where permitted by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity: to provide recruitment services or process applications
• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business and website
• Consent: for marketing communications and optional cookies
• Legal obligation: to comply with employment, tax, or regulatory requirements

5. Payments (Stripe)

We use Stripe as our payment processor. When you make a payment:

• Your payment details are processed securely by Stripe
• We do not store full card details on our servers
• Stripe processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy

You can review Stripe’s privacy policy at: https://stripe.com/privacy

6. Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Device and browser information
• Approximate location

This helps us improve performance and user experience.

Google Analytics may store cookies on your device. You can control cookie usage through your browser settings or cookie consent banner.

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Ensure proper site functionality
• Analyse traffic and performance
• Improve user experience

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner. You may also disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

• Employers and clients for recruitment purposes
• Service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide recruitment services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Some service providers (such as Stripe or Google) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with UK GDPR.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Larstone Recruitment
Website: https://larstonerecruitment.com
Email: [email protected]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk