Legal Notices

Terms of Use

By accessing and using this website (the "Site"), operated by SPI Global Recruitment Agency ("SPI Global Recruitment", "we", "us", "our"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Use of the Site

The Site and its content are provided for general informational purposes about SPI Global Recruitment's recruitment services. You may view, download, and print pages for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content and that all copyright and proprietary notices are retained.

Intellectual property

All trademarks, logos, text, images, graphics, and other content on this Site are the property of SPI Global Recruitment or its licensors and are protected by United Kingdom and international intellectual property laws. Unauthorised reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use is prohibited.

Submissions

If you submit a CV, resume, or other personal information through this Site, you confirm that the information is accurate and that you have the right to share it. SPI Global Recruitment will handle submitted information in accordance with the Privacy Policy below.

No employment guarantee

Submitting a CV or expressing interest in opportunities through this Site does not create any employment relationship, guarantee of placement, or contractual obligation. SPI Global Recruitment is a recruitment intermediary; final hiring decisions rest with our client organisations.

Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. SPI Global Recruitment does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. SPI Global Recruitment does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPI Global Recruitment is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including loss of data, profits, or business opportunities.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

Changes to these terms

SPI Global Recruitment may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Privacy Policy & GDPR Notice

This Privacy Policy explains how SPI Global Recruitment Agency collects, uses, stores, and shares your personal information when you visit our website, submit a CV, contact us, or engage with our recruitment services. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR where applicable.

Who we are

SPI Global Recruitment Agency is the data controller for the personal information described in this notice. Our registered address is Dumfries Enterprise Park, Heathhall, Dumfries DG1 3SJ, Scotland, United Kingdom. You can reach us at [email protected].

How We Handle Personal Information

We collect personal information in three main ways:

• Information you give us directly: name, email address, telephone number, postal address, nationality, date of birth, employment history, qualifications, certifications, and any other information you include on your CV or in correspondence with us.
• Information from referees and clients: references provided by previous employers, feedback from clients regarding placements, and validation of technical qualifications.
• Information from website usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and similar technical data collected via cookies and analytics.

What we use it for

We process personal information for the following purposes:

• Matching candidates with appropriate roles at our client organisations
• Verifying qualifications, references, and right-to-work
• Communicating about opportunities, applications, and recruitment processes
• Maintaining a candidate database for future role matching
• Meeting our legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Improving our website and services

Legal basis for processing

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under UK/EU GDPR:

• Consent — when you voluntarily submit a CV and agree to be considered for future roles
• Contract — when processing is necessary to engage with you as a candidate or service provider
• Legitimate interests — operating and growing our recruitment business in ways that respect your rights
• Legal obligation — meeting recordkeeping, tax, employment, and right-to-work requirements

Sharing your information

We share personal information with:

• Client organisations — only when matching you to a specific opportunity, and typically only after we have discussed the role with you
• Service providers — including HubSpot (CRM), Cloudflare (hosting), and Google (Workspace and Analytics), bound by contractual confidentiality obligations
• Legal and regulatory bodies — where required by law

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

International transfers

SPI Global Recruitment operates internationally. Personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom and European Economic Area, including the United States. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or adequacy decisions.

How long we keep it

We retain candidate information for up to seven years from your last interaction with us, after which it is securely deleted unless a longer period is required by law or for legitimate business purposes. You can ask us to delete your information sooner — see "Your rights" below.

Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure data storage. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — ask us to delete your information in certain circumstances
• Right to restriction — ask us to limit how we use your information
• Right to data portability — receive your information in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint — with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

Cookies

This Site uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to make the Site work properly, understand how it is used, and improve your experience.

Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function (for example, security and session cookies). These cannot be switched off.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We may use Google Analytics or similar services.
• Functional cookies — remember choices you make to improve your experience (for example, the application form's HubSpot integration).

Managing cookies

Most browsers let you control or block cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality, including the ability to submit CVs through our application form.

Legal Contact

Questions about these legal notices, our handling of your personal information, or our use of cookies should be sent to:

Important: These notices are provided as a general framework and are not a substitute for individualised legal advice. SPI Global Recruitment recommends that visitors with specific legal questions consult a qualified legal professional. Where required by applicable law, these notices may be updated; please check back periodically for the most current version.