Hanto (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website, services, or in the course of our recruitment activities.

Who We Are

Hanto Recruitment is a recruitment agency operating in the United Kingdom. We specialise in connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and providing staffing solutions to employers.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Hanto Recruitment Ltd,
Offices 10-11,
Blofield Business Centre,
Woodbastwick Road,
Norwich, NR13 4RR

Phone: 01603 986950
Email: info@hanto.co.uk

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, address.
• Career information: CVs, employment history, education, skills, qualifications, references.
• Application details: Jobs you apply for, interview notes, communications.
• Right to work documentation: Passport, visa status, proof of identity.
• Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies (see Section 7).
• Employer data: Contact information and job descriptions if you are a client.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Match you with relevant job opportunities.
• Contact you regarding applications or roles.
• Provide recruitment services to clients.
• Fulfil legal or contractual obligations.
• Improve our website and services.

We only use your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, fulfilling a contract, or complying with legal obligations.

Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

• Employers and clients for job placement purposes.
• Third-party service providers (e.g. CRM systems, cloud hosting).
• Government or legal authorities, when required by law.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. If you’ve registered with us but not placed in a role, we may retain your data for up to 2 years unless you request otherwise.

Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of incorrect or outdated data.
• Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@hanto.co.uk.

Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device to collect information such as browser type and website usage.

You can adjust your cookie settings or delete cookies via your browser preferences.

International Data Transfers

We primarily store and process data within the UK. If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with data protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Hanto Recruitment Ltd,
Offices 10-11,
Blofield Business Centre,
Woodbastwick Road,
Norwich, NR13 4RR

Phone: 01603 986950
Email: info@hanto.co.uk