1. Purpose
At Karter Thomas Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we take your privacy seriously. This First Opt-In Policy explains how we collect and manage your consent when you choose to receive communications from us — including job alerts, recruitment updates, career advice, and promotional materials related to our recruitment services.
This policy ensures that our communication practices comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy legislation.
2. What “Opt-In” Means
By opting in, you are giving us explicit permission to contact you for purposes related to recruitment or employment opportunities.
You may opt in by:
Submitting your CV or job application through our website;
Signing up for job alerts, newsletters, or career updates;
Checking a consent box on a registration or contact form;
Confirming your subscription via a double opt-in email (where applicable).
We will not contact you for marketing or promotional purposes without your prior, express consent.
3. Information We Collect Upon Opt-In
When you opt in, we may collect the following personal information:
Name and contact details (email address, phone number);
Professional details (job title, experience, skills, or preferences);
Resume/CV or LinkedIn profile (if submitted);
Your consent preferences and communication history.
This information allows us to send you relevant job opportunities, recruitment updates, and employment-related communications.
4. How We Use Your Consent
By opting in, you agree that we may contact you via email, phone, or text message to:
Inform you about relevant job vacancies;
Provide updates on your job applications or recruitment status;
Send career-related content, insights, or newsletters;
Share promotional offers, events, or recruitment campaigns.
We will only send communications that are relevant to your interests and professional background.
5. Withdrawing Consent (Opt-Out)
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can do so by:
Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails;
Replying “STOP” to any SMS messages (if applicable); or
Contacting us directly at [insert contact email].
Once you opt out, you will no longer receive marketing or promotional messages from us. However, if you are an active candidate, we may still contact you regarding specific job applications or ongoing recruitment processes, as permitted by law.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Your data is stored securely and protected using appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Opt-In Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to update your consent preferences, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@karterthomas.co.uk
📞 Phone: 0116-365 0214
🏢 Address: 2nd Floor, 17 Friar Lane, Leicester, LE1 5RB