Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2019 (Last Reviewed: August 2025)

Jobs in Maritime Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information, regardless of your nationality or citizenship.

This Policy applies to all individuals whose data we process in a private capacity and complements our Data Protection Policy and Client Data Policy. Please read this policy carefully. By providing your personal data to us, you agree to the terms set out below. If you do not agree with how we manage your data, please do not provide it to us.

1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about how we handle your data.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect and store personal data to meet our legal obligations and to facilitate recruitment services in compliance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (UK). This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Contact details (address, phone, email)

  • Employment history

  • Qualifications and certifications

  • Nationality and right to work status

  • Salary expectations and benefit preferences

  • Other information relevant to job applications, including sensitive data where applicable

3. How We Collect Information

We gather data through various channels, including:

  • Our website when you create an account or apply for roles

  • Telephone conversations

  • Email, messaging apps, and postal communications

  • With your consent, through third parties such as referees

We may periodically request updates to ensure your data remains accurate and current.

4. How Your Information is Used

We use your data to:

a. Provide Recruitment Services

  • Maintain your profile in our Candidate Portal and Database

  • Match your experience and qualifications with available roles

  • Contact you about relevant job opportunities

  • Conduct interviews and assessments as part of the selection process

  • Share your information with hiring companies, with your prior consent

b. Conduct Research

  • Reach out for participation in salary surveys and industry research

c. Marketing & Communications

  • Send job alerts, newsletters, and updates via email

  • You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time

d. Legal Compliance

  • Disclose information when required by law or legal process (e.g., court orders)

5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your data for as long as you wish to remain in our candidate pool. You may request deletion of your data at any time. We reserve the right to remove data where it is no longer relevant to the roles we are recruiting for.

6. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You may request a copy of your personal data

  • Correction: You may request updates or corrections

  • Erasure: You may request deletion of your data at any time

  • Objection: You may object to the way we use your data

To exercise these rights, please email our Data Protection Lead at info@jobsinmaritime.com. We will verify your identity and aim to respond within 30 days.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you can raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk/concerns

7. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to protect your data. However, internet-based data transmission is never completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information transmitted via the internet.

8. Use of Cookies

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve your experience on our website.

b. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences when submitting job applications

  • Improve site functionality and user experience

Disabling cookies may affect site performance and features.

c. Managing Cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies. Please refer to your browser’s help section for guidance. However, some functions on our website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, your data, or your rights, please contact:

Data Protection Lead
Jobs in Maritime Ltd
📧 info@jobsinmaritime.com
📞 020 3588 5175
🌐 www.jobsinmaritime.com