Privacy Policy
At Blossom Britain Limited, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our staffing and recruitment services, including through our website and any associated platforms.
1. Who We Are
Blossom Britain Limited is a UK-based staffing partner connecting skilled professionals with businesses across various sectors. Our registered office is located at:
129 Mile End Road, London, England, E1 4BG
Company Registration Number: 14168763
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
For Job Seekers:
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Full name, contact details, and date of birth
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CVs, work history, qualifications, and education
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Identification documents (e.g. passport, visa)
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References and employment history
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Right to work documents
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Financial information for payroll (where applicable)
For Employers/Clients:
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Company contact details
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Contact persons’ names, emails, and phone numbers
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Job descriptions and hiring requirements
Website and Communication Data:
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IP address, browser type, and browsing activity
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Data submitted via contact forms or applications
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Email and communication preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
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To provide recruitment and staffing services
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To match candidates with job opportunities
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To communicate with candidates and clients
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To manage payroll and contractual obligations
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To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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To improve our services and user experience on our website
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Contractual necessity – to provide recruitment services
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Legal obligation – to meet compliance requirements (e.g. Right to Work)
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Legitimate interests – for business development and service improvement
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Consent – for specific marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
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Prospective employers (with your consent)
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Payroll and background check providers
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Legal and regulatory authorities (when required)
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IT and cloud service providers to support our systems
We never sell your data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the UK, but we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
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Candidates: typically 2 years from the last contact unless required longer
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Clients: for the duration of the business relationship and up to 6 years after
You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request erasure of your data (“Right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing in certain cases
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Data portability (in applicable circumstances)
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Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@blossombritain.com
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Blossom Britain Limited
Email: info@blossombritain.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page regularly to stay informed. The date of the latest revision will be stated at the top of this policy.