Last updated: 15 July 2026
1. Introduction
Gobblex Recruiter ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website, submit your CV, or engage with our recruitment services.
We are registered in the United Kingdom and operate in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity data: name, date of birth, nationality, passport details.
- Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address.
- Professional data: CV, qualifications, employment history, professional registrations (e.g., NMC number), skills, and language test results.
- Visa & immigration data: visa status, Certificate of Sponsorship details, immigration history.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see our Cookies Policy).
- Communication data: records of correspondence, interview notes, and feedback.
3. How we use your information
We use your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
- To match you with suitable job opportunities and employer partners.
- To facilitate visa applications and compliance with UK immigration rules.
- To communicate with you about roles, interviews, and application progress.
- To maintain our records and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- To improve our website and services through analytics.
Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal compliance.
4. Sharing your data
We may share your personal data with:
- Employer partners — only with your consent and for specific job applications.
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) — where necessary for visa processing.
- Professional regulators — such as the NMC for registration verification.
- Service providers — IT support, cloud hosting, and communication platforms under strict data-processing agreements.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typically, this is for the duration of our working relationship plus up to 6 years for legal and tax compliance.
6. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your data (the "right to be forgotten").
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@gobblex.co.uk.
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
8. International transfers
As a global recruitment agency, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions.
9. 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: info@gobblex.co.uk
- Phone: +44 7426 924354
- Address: 54 Shepherds Hill, Guildford, GU2 9RZ, United Kingdom
