Privacy Policy
Maruso Recruitment
Introduction
Maruso Recruitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our website, employee app (“Maruso”), or apply for work through Maruso Recruitment. We comply with UK data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Information Do We Collect?
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Name, contact details (address, email, telephone), date of birth
Nationality, gender, right to work information
CV, employment history, qualifications, and professional registration details
References and compliance documents, including disclosures and criminal record checks
Health data or reasonable adjustment requirements (where lawfully required)
Bank details and payroll information (if placed in employment)
Usage information relating to your use of our app or website, such as login details and technical metadata.
How Do We Collect Your Information?
Directly from you, through our website, app, or recruitment process
Via job boards, referees, or other agencies working with us
From public sources or regulatory/professional bodies where required
Automatically, when you use our website or employee app (cookies, logs, etc.).
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your personal information to:
Assess your suitability for work and progress your application
Fulfil contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements (e.g., right to work checks)
Communicate with you about job opportunities, onboarding, compliance, and employment matters
Maintain our employee records and onboarding process
Comply with safeguarding and NHS framework obligations (where applicable)
Analyse usage to improve our app, services, and compliance processes.
Who Do We Share Your Data With?
Our staff involved in recruitment, compliance, and account management
Employers, clients, or partner agencies with whom you may be placed
Background checking providers (such as employment referencing, DBS checks)
Payroll, pension, and regulatory bodies for employment or placement
IT and software providers (e.g., app hosting, document storage) for secure processing
Legal or statutory authorities where required by law (e.g., the Home Office, HMRC)
All third parties are required to keep your data secure and process it lawfully and confidentially.
International Transfers
Your data may be stored digitally within the UK or EEA (European Economic Area). Should we need to transfer data outside the UK or EEA, we will take steps to ensure an adequate level of data protection and inform you where necessary.
Data Security
We take security seriously. Electronic and physical data is safeguarded by secure systems, access controls, and staff training. Any suspected data breaches will be reported and managed according to UK law.
How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your data for a maximum of 6 months after the relevant recruitment exercise, unless you request earlier deletion. Successful candidates’ information will be retained for the duration of employment, in line with statutory requirements. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or destroyed.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your data, rectify incorrect information, erase your data, restrict or object to processing, and request data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time, although this may affect your ability to use our services or app.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: office@marusorecruitment.co.uk
Contact and Complaints
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact:
Maruso Recruitment
Attn: Data Protection
Email: office@marusorecruitment.co.uk
Website: https://marusorecruitment.co.uk/
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
ICO, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
www.ico.org.uk
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website and in the employee app.