​This Privacy Policy explains how IZ Connect Ltd, trading as IZ Connect Recruitment, collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, register with us, or use our services. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that your personal information is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who We Are

Company name: IZ Connect Ltd (trading as IZ Connect Recruitment)
Registered address: 14 Shetland Close, Guildford, GU4 7FH
Website: www.izconnect360.com
Contact email: sarah@izconnect360.co.uk

We are an education recruitment agency supplying qualified and vetted staff to nurseries, schools, and other educational settings across London and the Home Counties.

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2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Candidates: name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, CV, employment history, education, qualifications, right-to-work documents, DBS information, reference details, and bank details (for payroll).

• Clients: name, role, business contact details, and staffing requirements.

• Website visitors: technical information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies (via Wix Analytics and Google Analytics).

• Correspondence: any information you provide when you contact us by email, phone, or through our website.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Process job applications and candidate registrations.

• Match candidates with suitable job opportunities.

• Conduct right-to-work, DBS, and reference checks.

• Manage client relationships and bookings.

• Send shift confirmations, payroll updates, and compliance reminders.

• Comply with legal and safeguarding requirements.

• Improve our website and user experience through analytics.

We will only process your data where we have a lawful basis, such as:

• Consent (when you register or subscribe to communications).

• Contract (to provide recruitment or employment services).

• Legal obligation (to meet safeguarding and employment law).

• Legitimate interests (to manage and grow our business responsibly).

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4. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

• Nurseries, schools, and educational settings where you are being placed or considered for work.

• Payroll and accounting providers for payment processing.

• Background check providers (e.g., DBS service, referees).

• IT, website, and CRM service providers (including Mobile Rocket and Infinity) who support our business systems.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements to ensure your information remains secure.

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5. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

• Candidate data is typically kept for up to 6 years after your last engagement with IZ Connect, unless you request deletion sooner.

• Client contact details are kept for legitimate business use unless unsubscribed.

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6. Your Data Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Object to or restrict processing in certain situations.

• Request transfer of your data to another organisation.

• Withdraw consent at any time (if consent was the lawful basis).

To exercise your rights, contact: sarah@izconnect360.co.uk

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7. Data Security

We are committed to keeping your data secure.

• Data is stored on password-protected, encrypted systems.

• Access is limited to authorised staff for legitimate business use.

• We regularly review our data protection and IT security policies.

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8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (including Wix Analytics and Google Analytics) to:

• Understand how visitors use our site.

• Improve site performance and user experience.

Cookies may collect anonymised information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behaviour. You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.

For more information on Google Analytics cookies, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

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9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal, operational, or service changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Lead: Sarah Bengrid
Email: sarah@izconnect360.co.uk
Address: 14 Shetland Close, Guildford, GU4 7FH

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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.