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Privacy Policy

CBS Selection Limited is a recruitment business operating in the construction, property, engineering, power, and M&E sectors. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you visit this website or contact us about recruitment services.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, CBS Selection Limited is the data controller for personal data processed through this website and in connection with our recruitment activity.

Who We Are

CBS Selection Limited
Company number SC337401
Registered office: 6 St. Colme Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AD
Email: neil@cbs-selection.com

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process:

  • identity and contact details such as your name, email address, telephone number, and postal address;
  • career information such as your CV, employment history, qualifications, compensation details, references, and right-to-work information;
  • client and business contact information where you engage us for recruitment or market insight services;
  • correspondence records when you contact us by email, telephone, social platforms, or other direct channels;
  • limited technical information generated when you browse the site, such as server logs, IP address, browser type, and device information.

The enquiry form currently displayed on the home page is presentational only and does not transmit submitted information anywhere. At present, personal data is only received through direct contact methods such as email, telephone, LinkedIn, X, or documents you choose to send us separately.

How We Use Information

We use personal data where necessary to:

  • respond to enquiries and communicate with candidates, clients, suppliers, and other business contacts;
  • assess suitability for current and future roles and present candidate profiles to relevant clients;
  • provide recruitment, search, shortlisting, and related advisory services;
  • maintain internal records, administer our business, and protect our legal position;
  • comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations.

Our Lawful Bases

We generally rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, or performing a contract with you;
  • our legitimate interests in operating a specialist recruitment business and matching candidates with suitable opportunities;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • consent, where the law requires it or where we specifically ask for it.

Who We Share Data With

We may share personal data, where appropriate, with:

  • clients and prospective employers considering candidates for vacancies or consultancy assignments;
  • service providers supporting website hosting, IT systems, communications, document storage, and professional services;
  • regulators, law enforcement agencies, courts, or advisers where disclosure is legally required or necessary to protect our rights.

We do not sell personal data. We only share information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant recruitment or business purpose.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the UK. Where this happens, we expect appropriate safeguards to be in place, such as adequacy regulations or contractual protections.

Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for recruitment, relationship management, legal, regulatory, and record-keeping purposes. Retention periods vary according to the nature of the data, the services provided, and any ongoing legal obligations.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request access to the personal data we hold about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • request erasure of personal data in certain circumstances;
  • object to or restrict certain processing;
  • request transfer of data you provided to us where that right applies;
  • withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

Your Rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office atico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.

Website Data And Cookies

This website is delivered using standard web infrastructure and may generate limited technical logs for security and performance purposes. For information about cookies and similar technologies, please read ourCookie Policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact neil@cbs-selection.comor write to CBS Selection Limited, 6 St. Colme Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AD.