Privacy Policy

How we handle your personal data

1. Data Controller

Regency Source is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this vacancies portal. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.

2. What Data We Collect

When you submit a job application through our portal, we collect the following personal information:
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Reason for applying (free text)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) document

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your explicit consent, which you provide when submitting your application through our portal. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

4. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used solely for the purpose of:
  • Evaluating your suitability for the advertised role
  • Contacting you regarding your application
  • Progressing your application through our recruitment process

Your data is sent directly to our recruitment team via email and is not stored in any database beyond the email system.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:
  • CV files are uploaded using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • CV files are stored temporarily in secure cloud storage with time-limited access links
  • Access to application data is restricted to authorised recruitment personnel only
  • Passwords for the admin system are securely hashed

6. Data Retention

  • Application data sent by email is retained in accordance with our email retention policies
  • CV files stored in cloud storage are accessible via time-limited links (1 hour) and may be deleted after the recruitment process is complete
  • We do not store application data in a database — all data is transmitted via email only
  • If your application is unsuccessful, your data will be disposed of within 6 months unless you consent to it being kept on file

7. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time
  • Right to Complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

8. Contact

To exercise any of your rights or if you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact Regency Source via the contact details provided on our main website.

This privacy policy was last updated in May 2026.