Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [December 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how [RS Legal Search Ltd] (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our recruitment services.

We take data protection seriously and are committed to handling personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Company name: [RS Legal Search Ltd]
Registered address: [Unit 4 Stirling Court Yard, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Herts, United Kingdom, WD6 2FX]
Email: [rupesh@rslegalsearch.com]
Website: [www.RSLegalSearch.com]

For data protection purposes, we are the Data Controller.

2. Personal Data We Collect

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

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • CV, cover letter and career history
  • Salary details and expectations
  • Location and work eligibility
  • Any information you include in correspondence with us

b) Information collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9)

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal recruitment and head-hunting services
  • To assess your suitability for roles and opportunities
  • To communicate with you about vacancies, market insights or career advice
  • To introduce you to prospective employers (with your consent or where legally permitted)
  • To manage and improve our website
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have actively provided your details or agreed to be contacted
  • Legitimate interests – to operate a professional legal recruitment business
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide recruitment services
  • Legal obligation – where required by law or regulation

5. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Law firms and hiring organisations (only where relevant and appropriate)
  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal, compliance or IT support)
  • Service providers who support our website or systems

We will never submit your CV or profile to an employer without prior discussion or consent, unless permitted under applicable law.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored in the UK.
If any data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Candidate data is typically retained for up to [24 months] after last meaningful contact
  • You may request deletion of your data at any time

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact: [rupesh@rslegalsearch.com]

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.