Privacy Policy


1. Introduction

MC3 Ventures Ltd trading as Elite Select (“the Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal data during the provision of recruitment services.

By engaging with our services or accessing our website, you agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

  • “Personal Data” refers to any information that can identify an individual, either directly or indirectly, such as name, contact details, identification numbers, or employment history.
  • “Candidate” refers to any individual who provides personal data to the Company in connection with recruitment services.
  • “Client” refers to any business, organization, or individual who engages the Company’s recruitment services.
  • “Processing” refers to any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion.

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data from you:

3.1 Candidates
  • Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, email address.
  • Work History: CV, employment history, skills, and qualifications.
  • Identifiers: Date of birth, passport number, National Insurance number, or other identification.
  • References: Details of referees, employment references, and background checks.
  • Job Preferences: Desired salary, job location, and availability.
  • Right to Work: Work visa details or documentation verifying your right to work in the UK.
3.2 Clients
  • Contact Information: Business name, contact names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses.
  • Job Specifications: Details of job vacancies, roles, and requirements.
  • Business Data: Company financials, payment details, contracts, and billing information.
3.3 Website Visitors
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and operating systems.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through various means, including:

  • Direct submissions by you via email, phone, or forms on our website.
  • CVs and application forms you provide.
  • From third parties such as referees, former employers, and background check services.
  • Information obtained during interviews or assessments.
  • Information from social media profiles (e.g., LinkedIn) if publicly available.

5. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

5.1 Candidates
  • Recruitment Services: To assess your suitability for job vacancies, match you with potential employers, and facilitate job placement.
  • Communication: To contact you regarding job opportunities, interviews, and recruitment-related updates.
  • Compliance: To verify your identity and right to work, and ensure compliance with UK employment laws and regulations.
  • Improvement: To analyze and improve our recruitment services.
5.2 Clients
  • Service Delivery: To provide recruitment services, including matching candidates to job vacancies.
  • Business Communication: To communicate with you about the recruitment process, service updates, or billing.
  • Compliance and Legal: To fulfill contractual obligations and comply with applicable laws.
5.3 Website Visitors
  • Analytics: To analyze website traffic and improve the functionality and user experience of our site.
  • Marketing: With your consent, we may use your data to send you marketing information related to our recruitment services.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for us to process your personal data (e.g., applying for a job).
  • Contractual Obligations: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract (e.g., recruitment services for a Client).
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations (e.g., verifying right to work).
  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as providing recruitment services, improving our business, or marketing to potential Clients.

7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with the following third parties, where necessary and in accordance with this Privacy Policy:

  • Clients: For recruitment purposes, we share Candidate profiles with prospective employers.
  • Service Providers: External parties who provide services on our behalf, such as IT services, background check services, or payroll processors.
  • Legal Authorities: Where required by law, we may disclose personal data to regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies.
  • Professional Advisors: Legal or accounting professionals who provide services to the Company.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Candidates: Data is typically retained for 2 years after the last contact, unless you request deletion sooner.
  • Clients: Data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations and to comply with legal requirements.
  • Website Visitors: Analytics data may be retained for up to 12 months.

Once the retention period has expired, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We take the protection of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of your personal data. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular audits of our data handling processes

However, please note that no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

10. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request a restriction on the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that your data be provided in a portable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at help@eliteselectco.com.

11. International Transfers

We generally store personal data within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). If we need to transfer personal data outside of these areas (for example, to a service provider), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

12. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies for:

  • Analytics: To track website traffic and user behavior.
  • Functionality: To remember your preferences.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website, and, where appropriate, we will notify you by email or other means.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: help@eliteselectco.com
Telephone: 020 4578 4183
Postal Address: 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB

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