Effective Date: 14th July 2025

At Bee Maintenance (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website users, clients, candidates, and partners. This Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies to all individuals whose personal data we collect and process, including:

• Website visitors
• Job applicants and candidates
• Clients and prospective clients
• Business contacts and suppliers

2. Data We Collect

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

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Employment history, CVs, qualifications, and job preferences
• Usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, and website activity)
• Communications and correspondence with us

We only collect data that is necessary for the purpose for which it is being processed.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide recruitment and employment services
• To match candidates with job opportunities
• To communicate with you about roles, services, and updates
• To improve our website and services through analytics
• To meet our legal and contractual obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Where we must comply with the law
• Legitimate Interests: Where we have a genuine and legitimate reason, unless it overrides your rights and interests

5. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

• Employers and clients (with your prior consent)
• Trusted third-party service providers who support our operations
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required

We never sell your personal data.

6. Data Storage and Retention

We store personal data securely and take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. We retain data only for as long as necessary, in accordance with legal requirements and our internal policies.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access your data
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on our website.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal data, please get in touch via the contact form on our website.