Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 13 July 2025

  1. Introduction
    SSU CONSTRUCTION LTD. (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data obtained from job seekers, clients, website visitors, and partners in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By accessing our services or visiting our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

  1. Who We Are
    SSU CONSTRUCTION LTD.
    Registered Office: 27b, Northanger Road, London, England, SW16 5RX
    Company Number: 13723753
    Email: contact@ssuconstruction.co.uk

We are a London-based employment agency providing temporary staffing solutions within the construction sector, with a focus on skilled workers such as plumbers, labourers, and tradespeople.

  1. Information We Collect
    We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

From Job Seekers/Candidates:
Full name

Contact details (email, phone, address)

National Insurance Number

Right to work documentation

CVs and employment history

Trade qualifications, licenses, and certifications

Health and safety training records (e.g., CSCS cards)

Bank details (for payroll purposes)

References and background check results

From Clients (Companies Hiring Workers):
Company name and contact information

Billing and payment details

Project location and scope

Correspondence and feedback

From Website Visitors:
IP address and browser type

Device information

Pages visited and time spent on our site

Cookies and analytics data (see section 9)

  1. How We Use Your Information
    We use your personal data to:

Match candidates to suitable temporary job placements

Contact you regarding employment opportunities or hiring needs

Verify qualifications and legal right to work in the UK

Process payroll, invoicing, and payments

Maintain accurate records for legal and compliance purposes

Improve our services and communication

Respond to inquiries or complaints

  1. Lawful Basis for Processing
    We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent (e.g., submitting your CV)

Performance of a contract (e.g., employment contract)

Legal obligation (e.g., verifying right to work)

Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, recruitment matching)

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure
    We may share your data with:

Clients/employers seeking temporary workers

Background check providers

Payroll and accounting services

Government or regulatory authorities (e.g., HMRC)

Legal or professional advisors, if required

We will never sell your data to third parties.

  1. Data Retention
    We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. For example:

Candidate data is retained for up to 6 years after last contact unless otherwise requested

Financial and payroll records are kept for at least 6 years in compliance with HMRC requirements

You can request the deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

  1. Your Rights
    You have the following rights under data protection law:

Right to access your personal data

Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Right to restrict processing

Right to data portability

Right to object to processing

Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]

  1. Cookies and Website Tracking
    Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and collect usage analytics via tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies may collect anonymous data such as IP address, browser type, and page interactions.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Data Security
    We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

Secure servers and firewalls

Encrypted storage of sensitive information

Limited access controls

Regular security audits

Despite these precautions, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

  1. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and, where appropriate, you will be notified via email or other communication channels.
  2. Contact Us
    For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
SSU CONSTRUCTION LTD.
27b, Northanger Road, London, England, SW16 5RX
Email: contact@ssuconstruction.co.uk

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk