Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Your data. Handled with care.

This page explains how Atkinson Baker Group (Atkinson Baker Associates, Atkinson Baker Ventures, and Atkinson Baker Solutions – AI Suite) collects, uses, and protects your information under UK GDPR.

Effective: 01/12/2025
Last Updated: 29/10/2025
We comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. You control your data and can exercise your rights at any time by emailing [email protected].
1. Who we are

Atkinson Baker Group Ltd unites three connected divisions: Atkinson Baker Associates (recruitment & change), Atkinson Baker Ventures (embedded recruitment / RaaS), and Atkinson Baker Solutions (AI Suite for recruitment, compliance & retention).

Registered Address: 65 Hova Villas, Hove, BN3 3DJ Website: atkinsonbaker.co.uk

2. Data we collect
  • Candidates: contact info, CV, employment history, right‑to‑work/ID, references, interview notes, onboarding records.
  • Clients: business contact details, role requirements, contracts, billing and communications.
  • Website/AI Suite: IP, usage logs, device data, hashed credentials, survey/feedback responses.
3. How we use your data
  • Match candidates to roles and manage placements.
  • Deliver recruitment, embedded staffing, and SaaS services.
  • Verify compliance (e.g., right‑to‑work) and manage onboarding.
  • Run analytics and improve the AI Suite experience.
  • Send service updates and marketing where consented.
  • Meet legal and contractual obligations.
4. Legal bases for processing
  • Contract: to provide recruitment/SaaS services.
  • Legitimate interests: operate, secure, and improve services.
  • Legal obligation: right‑to‑work, tax, and audit requirements.
  • Consent: marketing and optional analytics participation.
5. Storage & security

Data is stored in the UK or trusted GDPR‑aligned data centres. We use encryption, role‑based access, security reviews, and vendor due diligence. Retention is limited to what’s necessary for delivery, law, or legitimate interest.

6. Sharing your data

We share data with verified clients, compliance providers (e.g., Onfido, RefNow, DocuSign, Yoti), secure cloud hosts, and regulators where required. We never sell your data.

7. Your rights
  • Access, rectify, delete, restrict, or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Request portability of your data.
  • Complain to the ICO (ico.org.uk).

Contact: [email protected]

8. Cookies & tracking

We use essential and analytics cookies to operate and improve our website/AI Suite. Manage preferences via your browser or our cookie banner.

9. International transfers

Where data is processed outside the UK, we use appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and vendor assessments.

10. Automated decision‑making & AI

Our AI Suite may parse CVs, match roles, and provide compliance/engagement analytics. Final hiring decisions include human oversight. You can request a review of any decision that involves automated processing.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact us & DPO

Data Protection Officer: Atkinson Baker Group Ltd · Email: [email protected] · Address: 65 Hova Villas, Hove, BN3 3DJ