Privacy, Cookie & GDPR Policy
Accord Resourcing
20 Westmoreland Drive, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6AA
Effective Date: 18/11/2025
1. Introduction
At Accord Resourcing, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
By using our website, services, or submitting your personal information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact details (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
- Employment and education history, CVs, qualifications, and certifications
- Skills, experience, work preferences, and job-related information
- Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data may be used to:
- Provide recruitment and candidate placement services
- Manage job applications and communicate about vacancies
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Protect our business and prevent fraud
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis, including:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract (e.g., recruitment services)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate business interests
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage.
- Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality
- Analytical cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Functional cookies – Remember user preferences
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
6. Sharing Your Data
Your personal data may be shared with:
- Clients seeking candidates for specific roles (with your consent)
- Trusted third-party service providers (IT, payroll, recruitment systems)
- Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to comply with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal compliance. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact Details:
Email: sp@withaccord.com
Phone: 07915 109793
Address: Accord Resourcing, 20 Westmoreland Drive, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6AA
9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Accord Resourcing is committed to protecting your privacy. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us.