Data Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 7th January 2026
1. Who We Are
Merrick Global Talent Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our recruitment services, website, or content.
Registered Address: Suite 5, 5th Floor City Reach, 5 Greenwich View Place, London, United Kingdom, E14 9NN
Email: hello@merrickglobal.com
ICO Registration: ZB273711
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
Candidates:
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Name, contact details, CVs/resumes
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Qualifications, licensing, registration documents
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Work history, immigration status
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Notes from interviews, screening, or career conversations
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Any data you provide voluntarily (e.g. forms, email, phone calls)
Clients:
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Contact information
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Job descriptions, hiring preferences
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Contracts, invoices, and other business correspondence
Website Visitors:
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IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour (via cookies or analytics tools)
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Contact form data
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information to:
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Match candidates to suitable roles with our clients
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Facilitate licensing and relocation processes
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Keep accurate and legally compliant records
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Communicate updates, interviews, or opportunities
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Improve our website and services
We do not sell your data or use it for automated profiling.
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
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Consent – where you voluntarily share your data or request contact
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Legitimate interest – to operate our recruitment services
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Contractual necessity – for candidate placements and client agreements
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Legal obligations – e.g. immigration support, tax compliance
5. Sharing Your Data
We only share your data:
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- With clients actively recruiting (only with your consent)
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- With regulatory/licensing bodies or legal advisers (if needed)
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- With technology providers (CRM, cloud storage, email) who are GDPR-compliant
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
6. International Transfers
As an international recruitment agency, we may transfer your data outside the UK/EEA. In these cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or data adequacy decisions.
7. Data Retention
We retain:
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- Candidate and client records for up to 7 years, unless you request removal
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- General enquiries and web form submissions for up to 24 months
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time unless required by law to retain it.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent (if applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, email: hello@merrickglobal.com
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website www.merrickglobal.com. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience and allow us to understand how visitors interact with our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential: Required for the site to function
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Analytics: Help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Functionality: Remember preferences like language or region
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Performance: Help us improve the speed and functionality of the site
Cookies We May Use
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_ga, _gid, _gat – Google Analytics tracking
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XSRF-TOKEN, hs – Wix security/session cookies
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svSession – Wix visitor login/session identifier
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SSR-caching – Wix performance optimisation
Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience.
Browser management links:
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Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
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Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947
10. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the latest effective date.
