Privacy Policy

At Hire Optical, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and adhering to data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data processing activities are solely related to recruitment and are based on legitimate interests. We aim to assess job suitability and notify you of future job opportunities that match your requirements. We are registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number ZB590751. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal data from you through different channels, including, but not limited to:

1. Direct Correspondence: Information you provide during phone conversations, emails, or other forms of communication.

2. Job Applications: Data you submit when applying for a job through our website or job boards.

3. Profile Registration: Information provided when creating a profile with Hire Optical.

4. Email Subscriptions: Your preferences for receiving email updates or marketing materials.

The information we collect may include:

- Identity Data: Your name, title, and gender.

- Contact Data: Your address, email address, and telephone number.

- Financial Data: Salary details, if provided.

- Profile Data: Feedback, survey responses, interests, and hobbies.

- Communication Data: Your preferences for job alerts, phone calls, text messages, social media contact, and email correspondence.

Additionally, we may gather publicly available data from sources like the General Optical Council, The College of Optometrists, and the National Performers List, which may include:

- Gender, name, professional registration number.

- Date of registration, specialties, accreditations, qualifications.

- Job role, profession, industry, town of residence, and employment details (name and address).

How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data lawfully for recruitment purposes, including:

- Matching your qualifications and preferences with client vacancies.

- Informing you about potential future job opportunities.

Your personal data is not shared with third parties, including clients, without your explicit consent.

Who Has Access to Your Information

Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel at Hire Optical who require it for recruitment purposes. We do not disclose your data to third parties without your consent.

Our Commitment to Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments, to protect your personal information.

How to Access or Correct Your Information

If you wish to access or correct any data related to you, please contact us. We will respond to your data access requests within 30 days.

Your Right to Be Forgotten / Erasure Requests

You have the right to request the erasure of your data. Contact Hire Optical to submit an erasure request, and we will respond within 30 days. To protect your privacy and security, we will verify your identity before granting access, making corrections, or deleting your data.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect or maintain data related to such individuals.

For any questions or concerns regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly:

Phone: 07985794974

Email: info@hireoptical.com