Last updated: 26 January 2026

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1. Introduction

Albany Recruitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit albanyrecruitment.com, submit your CV, or engage with our recruitment services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

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2. Who We Are

Albany Recruitment is a specialist recruitment consultancy serving the oil & gas and energy sectors.

Data Controller:
Albany Recruitment
124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Email: info@albanyrecruitment.com

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3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number

• CV, employment history, qualifications, certifications

• Right‑to‑work documentation

• Salary expectations and job preferences

• Any information submitted through forms or email

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Website usage data (pages visited, time on site)

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookies Policy below)

3.3 Information from Third Parties

• Public professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)

• Referrals

• Background check providers (where applicable)

 

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Assessing your suitability for roles

• Presenting your profile to potential employers

• Communicating with you about opportunities

• Managing interviews and recruitment processes

• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations

• Improving our website and services

We do not sell your data.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you submit your CV or contact us

• Legitimate interests – recruitment activities, business operations

• Contractual necessity – when engaging with clients or candidates

• Legal obligations – right‑to‑work checks, compliance requirements

 

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

• Potential employers (with your consent)

• Background screening providers

• IT and website service providers

• Legal or regulatory authorities (where required)

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

7. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.

 

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Candidate data: typically up to 3 years from last contact

• Client data: typically up to 6 years for business records

• Website analytics: retention varies by cookie type

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 10).

 

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure data storage

• Access controls

• Encryption where appropriate

• Regular security reviews

 

10. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@albanyrecruitment.com

 

11. Links to Third‑Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

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12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.