{"id":213,"date":"2026-01-28T15:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvlcare.co.uk\/web\/?page_id=213"},"modified":"2026-01-28T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:00:33","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pvlcare.co.uk\/web\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About Us&#8221; module_id=&#8221;about&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;slant2&#8243; top_divider_color=&#8221;#a8adf6&#8243; top_divider_height=&#8221;74px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;003e9429-8e11-4d9e-968b-8881092bbf81&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Times New Roman|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#192436&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;60px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#192436&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_text_color_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_text_color_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_text_color_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;22d0da71-6393-430b-a0cd-b77dd565e85c&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;15px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;55px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Important Stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This privacy policy sets out how PVL Care uses and protects any information that you give PVL Care when you use this website.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Outlining References<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>PVL Care Limited (\u201cthe Company\u201d, \u201cwe\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) takes your privacy seriously. This notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you apply for a role with us, make an enquiry, or otherwise interact with us externally.<\/p>\n<p>We are a data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This means we determine how and why your personal data is processed.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about this notice, please contact:<\/p>\n<p>admin@pvlcare.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> What data we collect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Depending on your relationship with us (e.g. applicant, supplier, website visitor, or general enquirer), we may collect the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recruitment information: CV, application form, references, qualifications, interview notes, and pre-employment checks.<\/li>\n<li>Personal details: name, contact details, date of birth, and emergency contact details.<\/li>\n<li>Right to work information: passport, driving licence, or other identification documents.<\/li>\n<li>Communications: emails, enquiries, complaints, or correspondence with us.<br \/>Website data: IP address, browser type, and cookie data when you use our website (see our Cookie Policy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We may also process special categories of data (e.g. health information, race, religion, trade union membership, criminal offence data) where it is necessary and lawful, such as to meet legal obligations, assess your working capacity, or monitor equal opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> How we use your data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We process your personal data to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess your application, qualifications, and suitability for roles.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with you about the recruitment process.<\/li>\n<li>Verify your identity and right to work in the UK.<\/li>\n<li>Carry out necessary background or reference checks.<\/li>\n<li>Keep records relating to our recruitment processes.<\/li>\n<li>Respond to enquiries, complaints, or requests.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain website security and improve user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will not use your data for unrelated purposes without informing you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Lawful bases for processing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contract \u2013 to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g. recruitment).<\/li>\n<li>Legal obligation \u2013 to comply with employment, immigration, health &amp; safety, and tax laws.<\/li>\n<li>Legitimate interests \u2013 to manage our business, respond to enquiries, and improve our services, unless your rights override ours.<\/li>\n<li>Consent \u2013 in limited cases (e.g. using your photo for promotional purposes). You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting <a href=\"mailto:admin@pvlcare.co.uk\">admin@pvlcare.co.uk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Sharing your data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We may share your data with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Referees, background check providers, or occupational health professionals (for applicants).<\/li>\n<li>Our professional advisers (e.g. legal or HR consultants).<\/li>\n<li>IT and system providers who support our operations.<\/li>\n<li>Regulators, law enforcement, or government bodies where required by law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We require all third parties to respect your data and process it lawfully and securely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> International transfers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We do not currently transfer your personal data outside the UK. If it becomes necessary in future, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. adequacy regulations, International Data Transfer Agreement, or EU Standard Contractual Clauses) and inform you accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong> How long we keep your data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary. Typical retention periods are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsuccessful applicant records: 6 months after the recruitment decision.<\/li>\n<li>Successful applicant records: moved into the employee privacy policy.<\/li>\n<li>Enquiry\/complaint correspondence: up to 2 years.<\/li>\n<li>Website analytics\/cookies: see Cookie Policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When data is determined to be no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><strong> Your rights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You have the following rights under UK GDPR:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access \u2013 request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.<\/li>\n<li>Rectification \u2013 correct inaccuracies in your data.<\/li>\n<li>Erasure \u2013 request deletion where data is no longer needed or processed unlawfully.<\/li>\n<li>Restriction \u2013 request temporary suspension of processing in certain cases.<\/li>\n<li>Portability \u2013 request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format (applies to data you provided to us, processed by automated means, under consent or contract).<\/li>\n<li>Object \u2013 object to processing where we rely on legitimate interests.<\/li>\n<li>Withdraw consent \u2013 where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.<\/li>\n<li>Complain \u2013 raise a concern with the UK Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@pvlcare.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong> Data security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. Access to data is limited to those who have a legitimate need to know.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong> Updates to this notice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We may update this privacy notice from time to time. 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