Pearce Placements – Privacy Policy

 

Your privacy is important to Pearce Placements. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you register with us, apply for jobs, or upload documents through our website or recruitment systems such as Crewdentials. Pearce Placements processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you register with Pearce Placements or apply for a position, we may collect personal information necessary to help you find employment. This may include:

 

• Name and contact details

• Email address and telephone number

• Nationality and date of birth

• Employment history and references

• Resume or CV

• Professional qualifications and certificates You may also choose to upload additional documents through our secure systems, such as:

• Passport or identification documents

• Seaman’s book

• Certificates of competency and training

• Medical certificates

• References or supporting documentation

 

Providing these documents is not always mandatory at the registration stage, but doing so helps us verify your qualifications and match you with suitable employment opportunities.

 

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

 

Pearce Placements collects and processes personal information solely for legitimate recruitment purposes, including:

 

• Matching candidates with suitable maritime or yacht positions

• Verifying qualifications and employment history

• Sharing candidate profiles with potential employers

• Communicating with candidates about job opportunities

 

We only collect and process information necessary to provide recruitment services.

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SHARING INFORMATION WITH EMPLOYERS

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If you are considered for a position, Pearce Placements may share relevant parts of your profile, CV, and qualifications with vessel owners, ship managers, yacht captains, or other authorized employers involved in the recruitment process. Your information may also be shared with trusted service providers (such as recruitment software providers or training organizations) where necessary to support recruitment services and only in accordance with data protection regulations.

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DATA SECURITY

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Pearce Placements takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is limited to personnel who require it for recruitment purposes and who are bound by confidentiality obligations. Candidate information may be stored securely in recruitment platforms used by Pearce Placements, including Crewdentials, or other secure systems.

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DATA RETENTION

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Pearce Placements retains candidate information only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or as required by law.

 

Typically:

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• Candidate profiles may be stored for up to two (2) years to allow us to contact you about future opportunities.

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• Certain records may be retained longer if required for legal, audit, or regulatory purposes.

 

You may request the removal of your profile from our database at any time.

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YOUR DATA RIGHTS

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Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

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• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data where legally permitted

• Withdraw consent for data processing

• Restrict processing in certain circumstances

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If you wish to exercise these rights, you may contact Pearce Placements using the contact details provided on our website.

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COOKIES

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Our website may use cookies to improve your experience and to understand how visitors use our website. Cookies help us analyze website traffic and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others help us analyze usage and improve performance. You can manage or withdraw your consent to cookies at any time through your browser settings or the cookie settings on our website.

 

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

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Pearce Placements may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or services. The latest version will always be available on our website.

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CONTACT

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact Pearce Placements through the contact information listed on our website.

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