Privacy Policy

DEQ Dental Recruitment ("DEQ", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you register as a candidate or employer, submit your CV, contact us, or use our recruitment services. Depending on your interaction with us, this may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address (where applicable)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment history
• Professional qualifications
• GDC registration details (where applicable)
• Right to work information
• DBS information (where required)
• References and supporting documents

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Match candidates with suitable employment opportunities.
• Provide recruitment services to candidates and employers.
• Verify professional qualifications and compliance requirements.
• Communicate regarding vacancies, interviews, and enquiries.
• Respond to requests submitted through our website.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Improve our recruitment services and website.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Your consent.
• The performance of a contract.
• Our legitimate business interests.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Prospective employers and dental practices.
• Professional regulators where required.
• Trusted service providers supporting our recruitment services.
• Government authorities where required by law.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our recruitment services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and meet regulatory requirements. Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw consent where applicable.
• Request a copy of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@deqdental.co.uk.

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). More information is available at www.ico.org.uk.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, and analyse website traffic. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us:

Email: info@deqdental.co.uk
Telephone: 0121 663 6793
Website: https://www.deqdental.co.uk