At edco search, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in line with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

 

1. Who We Are

edco search is a recruitment business specialising in the construction sector across the United States. We act as a data controller when processing your personal information.

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2. Information We Collect

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

• Contact details (name, email address, phone number)

• Professional information (CVs, employment history, qualifications)

• Identification data (where required for compliance)

• Communication records (emails, messages, call notes)

• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide recruitment services to candidates and clients

• Match candidates with relevant opportunities

• Communicate regarding roles, applications, and hiring processes

• Manage client relationships and deliver services

• Improve our website and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests – to provide recruitment services and grow our business

• Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)

• Contractual necessity – where processing is required to fulfil agreements

• Legal obligations – where we are required to comply with applicable laws

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5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Clients for the purpose of recruitment and hiring

• Third-party service providers (e.g. CRM systems, cloud storage)

• Professional advisors where required

• Regulatory bodies or authorities where legally required

We ensure all third parties handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

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6. International Transfers

As we operate in the US market, your personal data may be transferred outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

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9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign.We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that support our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and vendors involved in message delivery.All of the above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

 

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: joe@edcosearch.com
Company: edco search

 

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.