Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Prebook Education Recruitment (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and recruitment processes.


1. Who We Are

Prebook Education Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency connecting schools with teaching and support staff across London and West Sussex.
Contact Details:
Email: hello@prebookrecruitment.com
Phone: 07791 944136


2. Information We Collect

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

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, postal address

  • Employment Information: CV, employment history, qualifications, references

  • Preferences: Job preferences, salary expectations, location

  • Application Data: Interview records, test results, work eligibility documents

  • Referrals & Recommendations: When you refer someone, we may collect their contact information with your consent

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website usage, cookies, and tracking technologies

2.3 Sensitive Data

We may collect data about ethnicity, criminal background (DBS checks), or health conditions where required by law or for safeguarding purposes. This information is only processed with your explicit consent.


3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

  • To match you with suitable job opportunities

  • To process job applications and communicate updates

  • To conduct background checks and verify qualifications

  • To comply with legal and safeguarding requirements

  • To manage relationships with schools and clients

  • To improve our services and website experience

  • To send updates, newsletters or employment opportunities (with your consent)


4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent

  • Contractual necessity

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., recruitment services)


5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your information with:

  • Schools and education institutions (for job placements)

  • Background check providers (such as DBS services)

  • Professional advisors (legal, accounting)

  • Regulatory authorities where legally required

  • Technology and CRM providers securely storing your data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent.


6. International Transfers

Your data will primarily be stored in the UK. If any data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect it according to applicable laws.


7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Candidates: Up to 3 years after our last interaction unless you request deletion

  • Clients and suppliers: Up to 6 years for legal compliance

  • Referrals: Until the referral process is complete

You may request removal of your data at any time.


8. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data

  • Request deletion (“Right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@prebookrecruitment.com


9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.


10. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encrypted systems, secure servers, and restricted data access.


11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.


12. Child Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.


14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact:

Prebook Education Recruitment
Email: hello@prebookrecruitment.com
Phone: 07791 944136

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.