Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 15 May 2026
At Paul Wells Consultants, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our recruitment services for the office furniture and commercial interiors sector.
1. What Data We Collect
We collect information necessary to provide recruitment services, including: contact details (name, email, phone), professional history (CVs, experience, qualifications), right-to-work documentation, and any other information you provide during the recruitment process.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used to match candidates with suitable vacancies in the commercial interiors market, facilitate interviews, manage client relationships, and improve our services. We only share candidate details with clients once express consent has been granted. We may also use our Clients Company Logo information, for marketing purposes. For any queries on this subject see Point 7.
3. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we process data based on: Legitimate Interests (conducting our recruitment business), Contractual Necessity (preparing for employment contracts), and Consent (for specific marketing or sensitive data processing).
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Essential cookies ensure site functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings or our on-site cookie banner.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools for job boards, email management, and site analytics. These providers are bound by data protection agreements and are only permitted to use your data to perform the specific services requested by us.
6. Data Retention
We keep your data for as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Given the long-term nature of career management, we may retain candidate profiles for a period idefinitely from last engagement, unless asked otherwise.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. You can also object to processing or request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
8. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Paul Wells at paulwellsconsult@btinternet.com or call our office at +44 (0)1375 484044.