Privacy Policy

Overview

Cannon James Limited ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use and store personal information when you use our website, contact us, submit an enquiry, or apply for a role.

What data we collect

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

a) Contact information

Name, email address, phone number, organisation and any information you provide when you contact us or submit an enquiry.

b) Recruitment information (if you apply or send a CV)

CVs, career history, role preferences, salary expectations (if provided), and other information you choose to share during the recruitment process.

c) Website usage information

Information about how you use our website, which may include IP address, browser/device information, pages visited, and referral sources (typically collected via analytics tools).

How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide recruitment services
• Assess candidate suitability and manage recruitment processes
• Improve our website and understand usage (e.g., via analytics)
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Lawful bases for processing

We process personal data under one or more lawful bases, including:

• Legitimate interests (e.g., responding to enquiries, operating our recruitment services)
• Consent (where required, for example certain cookies/marketing preferences)
• Contractual necessity (where processing is needed in relation to providing our services)

Sharing your data

We may share personal data:

• With hiring clients where relevant to an application or role discussion
• With trusted suppliers who support our website and business operations (e.g., hosting, analytics providers), who are required to keep data secure and process it only for specified purposes
• Where required by law or to protect our legal rights

Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or to meet legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

Your rights

You have rights under UK data protection law, including the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
• Request restriction of processing (in certain circumstances)
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function and to collect information about how the site is used.

Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): help us understand website traffic and usage so we can improve the site
• Functionality cookies: remember preferences and improve your experience (where applicable)

Managing cookies

You can manage cookies through the cookie banner on our website and via your browser settings. Where required, analytics cookies will only be set after you give consent.