Privacy and Data Protection Notice

From 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 came into force, replacing the Data Protection Act 1998.

Read the policy

Contract Labour Solutions Ltd’s privacy and data policy sets out the basis on which we process any personal data that we collect from or about you, that you provide to us, or that we receive from other sources. If we ask you to provide information from which you can be identified, including through our website, it will be handled in accordance with this policy.

Stewart Olsen at Contract Labour Solutions Ltd has been appointed our Data Protection Officer. He will undertake this role in line with GDPR principles and will be involved in processing any data. Any queries relating to data regulations should be addressed in writing to him. CLS is registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office under ICO registration reference: ZA398315, company number 9201504.

Contract Labour Solutions Ltd operates a construction recruitment business providing temporary and permanent placements within the UK. To assign workers, arrange interviews and offers, and facilitate placements, we process necessary personal data such as:

  • Full name, address, email, telephone number
  • Work references, occupational health conditions, training and qualifications
  • Right to work in the UK and payroll information

We use this personal data to:

  • Maintain records and manage candidates 
  • Provide alerts for work opportunities 
  • Meet legal/statutory obligations 
  • Prevent fraud and respond to complaints 
  • Contact emergency contacts 
  • Handle enquiries

We do NOT:

  • Use your data for marketing or market research 
  • Share your data for third-party marketing purposes 
  • Sell your information

Sharing Data

We may share your data with financial organisations, employers, service providers, regulators, credit and debt agencies, legal and government bodies, always in accordance with GDPR.

Website

Information submitted via our website (e.g., name, email, phone, IP address) is encrypted and securely stored. This data is used only for responding to service requests and is deleted when no longer needed.

Cookies

We may use small text files called cookies to improve user experience. These files do not identify you personally.

Data Security

We implement strong technical and organisational measures to safeguard data, including:

  • Secure, password-protected databases
  • Encryption and antivirus protection
  • Trusted IT partners (Holistic IT) and secure software vendors (PrimePro)
  • Staff bound by confidentiality obligations

Your GDPR Rights

  • Access and copy your data 
  • Correct inaccurate data 
  • Request deletion or restrict processing 
  • Object to certain processing

Failure to provide required personal data may affect our ability to process applications.

For concerns, contact our DPO or the ICO (https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/email/).

Stewart Olsen 
Managing Director 
Date: 29 July 2025