GDPR Statement
Last updated: 17 April 2025
At Simons Acres Group Ltd, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of all
individuals we interact with, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and
Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Simons Acres Group Ltd is a recruitment and training company registered in the UK. For the purposes of data protection law, we act as a Data Controller when collecting and using personal data.
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Andrea Connelly
andrea@simonacres.co.uk
0203 701 6660
What Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data, including but not limited to:
– Names
– Email addresses
– Telephone numbers
– Employment history
– CVs
– Business contact information
– Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
– Recruitment services
– Training and consultancy
– Client account management
– Website operation and improvements
– Marketing (with consent)
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following:
– Consent
– Contractual necessity
– Legal obligations
– Legitimate interests
International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
– Data transfers to countries with an adequacy decision, or
– Use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations. Specific retention periods are available upon request.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
– Access to your personal data
– Rectification of inaccurate data
– Erasure of your data (the ‘right to be forgotten’)
– Restriction of processing
– Data portability
– Objection to processing
– Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO
How to exercise your rights:
Contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided above. We aim to respond within one calendar month.
Cookies and Online Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and tailor content.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Updates to This Statement
We may update this GDPR Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website.