Introduction
Murray Collins (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Murray Collins is a boutique leadership, culture and hiring consultancy supporting ambitious businesses across the UK. For the purposes of data protection law, Murray Collins is the Data Controller.
Contact email: info@murraycollins.co.uk
What personal data we collect
We may collect and process personal data including your name, email address, telephone number, company name, job title, information you provide when contacting us, information shared during meetings or calls, and website usage data collected via cookies.
How we collect personal data
Personal data is collected when you contact us through our website, submit enquiry forms, email us, book calls, engage our services, or interact with our website. Some information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
Lawful basis for processing
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR. This includes consent, performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate interests necessary to operate our business fairly and responsibly.
How we use personal data
We use personal data to respond to enquiries, deliver recruitment and HR services, manage client relationships, administer our website and systems, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and improve our services. We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling.
Recruitment and HR data
Where recruitment or HR services are provided, we may process additional personal data as required to deliver those services. Such data is handled confidentially and only used for the agreed purpose.
Sharing personal data
We do not sell personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties such as IT providers, cloud hosting services, HR software providers (including Breathe), and professional advisers. All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.
International data transfers
Where personal data is processed outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure adequate protection.
Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or to meet legal, contractual, or regulatory requirements. Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access your personal data, request corrections, request erasure, restrict or object to processing, withdraw consent, request data portability, and lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse visitor behaviour. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Policy updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on our website with an updated date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact info@murraycollins.co.uk. You also have the right to contact the ICO.