Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date] Last Updated: 1st July 2025
1. Introduction
Stonefort Marine Talent (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Stonefort Marine Talent is a UK-based recruitment company specialising in sourcing and placing talent within the maritime and offshore industries. We act as a data controller when processing personal data for recruitment purposes.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Mark Fortnum Email: mark.fortnum@stonefortmarine-talent.com
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Candidates: Name, contact details, CV, employment history, qualifications, references, right-to-work documentation, and other job-related information.
Clients: Business contact details, job descriptions, and hiring preferences.
Website Visitors: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data via cookies.
Special Category Data: Health information, criminal background checks, or diversity data (only with explicit consent).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Match candidates with job opportunities.
Communicate with clients and candidates.
Fulfil contractual obligations.
Improve our services and website.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent: When you opt-in or provide information voluntarily.
Contract: To fulfil recruitment services or employment contracts.
Legal Obligation: To meet statutory requirements.
Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
Employers and hiring managers.
Third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, background checks).
Legal or regulatory authorities when required.
We ensure all third parties comply with UK data protection laws.
7. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or to comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting mark.fortnum@stonefortmarine-talent.com.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Rectify inaccurate data.
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing.
Data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact mark.fortnum@stonefortmarine-talent.com.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
11. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Mark Fortnum Email: mark.fortnum@stonefortmarine-talent.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk