GDPR/ Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Privacy
Novera Partners is committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and visitors to our website.
As a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, we regularly handle sensitive personal and professional information. We take this responsibility seriously and process all personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
In the course of providing our services, we may collect personal information directly from you, from publicly available sources such as professional networking platforms and law firm websites, or from third parties where appropriate.
This information may include your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, career aspirations, CV, professional profiles and other information relevant to recruitment and talent advisory services.
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services effectively and responsibly.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to provide recruitment, search and consulting services to our clients and candidates.
This may include identifying suitable opportunities, assessing potential candidates, facilitating introductions, providing market intelligence, conducting salary benchmarking and maintaining ongoing professional relationships.
We may also use your information to communicate relevant opportunities, industry insights, market updates and other content that may be of legitimate interest to you.
Confidentiality & Data Security
Confidentiality is one of our core values.
We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or misuse. Information is only shared where necessary for the provision of our services and, where appropriate, with the knowledge and consent of the individual concerned.
We will never submit a candidate's CV, profile or personal information to a client without prior discussion and consent.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to provide our services, fulfil our legal obligations and maintain appropriate business records.
Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with our data retention procedures.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Request the deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
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Object to certain forms of processing.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
We will respond to all legitimate requests in accordance with our legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, would like to access the information we hold about you, or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Novera Partners
Email: info@noverapartners.co.uk
If you are dissatisfied with the way your information has been handled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).