Privacy Policy

Last updated: 31st March 2025

At Growth Team Ltd (“GTC”, GT Consulting “we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of our clients, candidates, contractors, and website users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Growth Team Ltd is a specialist recruitment consultancy. We provide talent acquisition services across Finance, Technology, and Commercial leadership roles, primarily within private equity-backed and high-growth businesses.

Company Name: Growth Team Ltd

Company Number: 16302255

Registered Office: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

Phone Number: 0161 667 2277

Email: [info@gt-consulting.co.uk](mailto:info@gt-consulting.co.uk)

Website: [www.gt-consulting.co.uk](http://www.gt-consulting.co.uk)

We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

2. What Information We Collect

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

From Candidates:

Full name, address, email, and phone number | CV and employment history | Salary details and expectations | Notice period and availability | Identification documents (e.g. passport, driving licence)

Right to work status | References | Interview notes and assessment results | Preferences for job roles, locations, and industries

From Clients:

Name, job title, and business contact information | Organisation details | Role requirements and hiring preferences | Feedback and interview notes

From Contractors:

Limited company details (if applicable) | Bank details for payment | Timesheet and work history data | Contact and engagement information |

From Website Users:

IP address and browser data | Pages visited and actions taken | Cookies (see section 8) |

3. How We Collect Information

Directly from you when you contact us, submit a CV, or apply for a role | From third parties, such as job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, or your references | Automatically through our website | From clients in relation to hiring processes

4. Why We Use Your Data

We only process personal data where there is a lawful basis. This includes:

Consent – where you have agreed for us to process your data | Legitimate interest – for recruitment-related activity, business development, and improving our services | Contractual necessity – to fulfil our obligations to you or our clients | Legal obligation – to comply with laws and regulations

We use your data to:

Match you with suitable job opportunities | Represent you to prospective employers | Communicate with you during recruitment processes | Provide recruitment services to clients | Administer contracts and payments | Improve our website and service offering

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with:

Prospective employers and clients (with your consent) | Background checking providers | Our CRM and recruitment technology partners | Legal, compliance, or payroll services (e.g. umbrella companies or accountants) | Regulators or law enforcement where required by law | We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including secure servers, password protection, encryption, and regular security audits. | We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under UK data protection law:

To access your personal data | To correct or update your data | To request erasure (the “right to be forgotten”) | To restrict or object to processing | To request data portability | To withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent) | To lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office: [www.ico.org.uk](https://www.ico.org.uk) | To exercise your rights, please contact us at: privacy@gt-consulting.co.uk

8. Cookies & Website Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand user behaviour and improve our services. | You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). If we ever need to, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we process your data, please contact:

Admin Manager

Growth Team Ltd

3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street

London, EC2A 4NE

Phone: 0161 667 2277

Email: privacy@gt-consulting.co.uk