Data Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 22nd July 2025

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: 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT, UK
Email: hello@merrickglobal.com
ICO Registration: ZB273711

2. What Data We Collect

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

Candidates:

Name, contact details, CVs/resumes
Qualifications, licensing, registration documents
Work history, immigration status
Notes from interviews, screening, or career conversations
Any data you provide voluntarily (e.g. forms, email, phone calls)

Clients:

Contact information
Job descriptions, hiring preferences
Contracts, invoices, and other business correspondence

Website Visitors:

IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour (via cookies or analytics tools)
Contact form data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information to:

Match candidates to suitable roles with our clients
Facilitate licensing and relocation processes
Keep accurate and legally compliant records
Communicate updates, interviews, or opportunities
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:

Consent – where you voluntarily share your data or request contact
Legitimate interest – to operate our recruitment services
Contractual necessity – for candidate placements and client agreements
Legal obligations – e.g. immigration support, tax compliance

5. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data:

- With clients actively recruiting (only with your consent)
- With regulatory/licensing bodies or legal advisers (if needed)
- 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:

- Candidate and client records for up to 7 years, unless you request removal
- 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

Essential: Required for the site to function
Analytics: Help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics)
Functionality: Remember preferences like language or region
Performance: Help us improve the speed and functionality of the site

Cookies We May Use

_ga, _gid, _gat – Google Analytics tracking
XSRF-TOKEN, hs – Wix security/session cookies
svSession – Wix visitor login/session identifier
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.

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