Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Website: crsl.uk Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction and Who We Are

Construction Recruitment Solutions (North) Limited (“CRSL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is fully committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and personal data. We understand that your personal information is important to you, and we take our responsibilities as a data controller seriously.

This Privacy Policy sets out in detail how we collect, use, store, process, share, and protect your personal data when you:

Visit and use our website at crsl.uk
Register as a worker or job seeker with CRSL
Engage with us as a contractor or employer
Contact us by telephone, email, or any other means
Apply for a position through our website or a third-party platform
Receive any of our recruitment or workforce services

This policy applies to all personal data we hold about you regardless of how it was collected and should be read alongside our Terms of Use and Cookie Policy.

Our Details:

Construction Recruitment Solutions (North) Limited Company Number: 16451038 📍 Unit 2b Booth Street, Middleton, Manchester, United Kingdom, M24 1DD 📧 admin@crsl.uk 📞 07414965736 🌐 crsl.uk

2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At CRSL, data protection is not an afterthought — it is embedded into everything we do. We are committed to:

Processing your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
Collecting data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
Ensuring the data we hold is accurate, adequate, and limited to what is necessary
Retaining your data only for as long as is necessary and lawful
Keeping your data secure at all times using appropriate technical and organisational measures
Respecting and upholding your rights as a data subject at every stage

We will never sell your personal data. We will never share it for purposes beyond those described in this policy without your explicit consent.

3. Legal Framework

We operate in full compliance with the following legislation and regulatory frameworks:

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Data Protection Act 2018
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
Employment Agencies Act 1973
Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (right-to-work obligations)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Equality Act 2010

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller. Our ICO registration number is [insert ICO registration number].

4. Data Controller

For the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, the data controller is:

Construction Recruitment Solutions (North) Limited Unit 2b Booth Street, Middleton, Manchester, United Kingdom, M24 1DD 📧 admin@crsl.uk 📞 07414965736

As data controller, we determine the purposes and means by which your personal data is processed. Where we engage third parties to process data on our behalf, they do so as data processors under our instruction and are bound by appropriate data processing agreements.

5. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect different categories of personal data depending on your relationship with us. Below is a comprehensive breakdown:

5.1 Job Seekers and Workers

Full legal name
Date of birth
Gender (where relevant to a role)
Home address and correspondence address
Email address and telephone number(s)
National Insurance number
Proof of identity documents (passport, driving licence, biometric residence permit)
Right-to-work documentation and visa status
CSCS card number, type, and expiry date
Trade qualifications, certificates, and accreditations
Full employment history and CV
Skills, experience, and trade specialisms
References from previous employers
Bank account details for payroll purposes
Emergency contact name and number
Health information relevant to fitness for work or site safety requirements
Accident or incident records where applicable
DBS check results where required for specific roles
Photographs for identification purposes
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

5.2 Contractors and Employers

Company name and registered number
Registered office and correspondence address
VAT registration number
Contact names, job titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers
Payment and invoicing information
Bank details for payment processing
Project details, site addresses, and workforce requirements
Health and safety policies and site-specific risk assessments
Contractual documentation and signed agreements
Insurance and accreditation details

5.3 Website Visitors

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
Referring website or search engine
Cookie identifiers and session data
Any information submitted through contact or enquiry forms
Analytics data collected through third-party tools

6. How We Collect Your Personal Data

We collect personal data through the following methods:

Directly from you — when you register, submit a CV, complete an enquiry form, call us, or email us
Through our website — via contact forms, cookie tracking, and analytics tools
From third-party job boards — including but not limited to Indeed, CV-Library, and other recruitment platforms
From referrals — from existing workers, contractors, or professional contacts
From publicly available sources — including LinkedIn, Companies House, and industry directories
From previous employers or references — that you have provided to us
From government or regulatory bodies — where we are required to verify information
From background check providers — who carry out right-to-work and DBS checks on our behalf

7. Our Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following bases depending on the nature of the processing:

7.1 Consent

Where we rely on consent as our lawful basis, we will always:

Ask for your consent clearly and in plain language
Explain what you are consenting to before you agree
Make consent a positive opt-in action — we will never use pre-ticked boxes or assume consent
Keep a clear record of when and how you gave consent
Make it as easy to withdraw consent as it was to give it
Never make our services conditional on consent to non-essential processing

You have the right to opt in to:

Marketing communications by email, SMS, or telephone
Your CV being shared with specific contractors or employers
Retention of your data beyond our standard retention periods for future opportunities
Participation in feedback, surveys, or research activities

You have the right to opt out of:

Any marketing or promotional communications at any time
Your data being used for purposes beyond your original engagement with us
Your CV being shared with specific third parties
Data retention beyond the minimum legally required period

To opt in or opt out of any processing activity, please contact us at admin@crsl.uk or call 07414965736. We will action all opt-out requests within 72 hours and confirm in writing when complete.

7.2 Contract

We process your personal data where it is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract. This includes:

Processing your application and matching you to roles
Managing your placement and employment relationship
Processing payroll and payments
Fulfilling our obligations to contractors and employers

7.3 Legal Obligation

We process certain data because we are required to do so by law. This includes:

Right-to-work verification under immigration legislation
Payroll and tax reporting to HMRC
Health and safety record keeping
Compliance with employment legislation
Responding to requests from regulatory authorities

7.4 Legitimate Interests

We may process your data where it is in our legitimate business interests to do so, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. This includes:

Maintaining our business records and databases
Improving our services based on usage and feedback
Communicating with you about relevant opportunities
Protecting our business from fraud or legal risk
Analysing website performance and user behaviour

Where we rely on legitimate interests, we carry out a legitimate interests assessment to ensure that our interests do not override your fundamental rights.

8. Special Category Data

Certain categories of personal data are considered particularly sensitive under UK GDPR and attract additional protections. These include:

Health and medical information
Racial or ethnic origin
Religious or philosophical beliefs
Criminal conviction data

We may process special category data in limited circumstances, including:

Health information relevant to your fitness to work or site safety requirements
Criminal conviction data where required for specific regulated roles
Equality monitoring where explicitly consented to

We will only process special category data where:

You have given us your explicit consent
Processing is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest
Processing is required by employment law obligations
Processing is necessary to protect your vital interests

We will never process special category data beyond what is strictly necessary and will always make clear to you when we are doing so and on what basis.

9. Right-to-Work and Immigration Compliance

As a construction recruitment business, we are legally required under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to verify the right to work of every worker we place before they commence any engagement.

This requires us to:

Collect and retain copies of original identity and right-to-work documents
Record the date on which checks were carried out
Retain copies for the duration of employment and for two years thereafter
Repeat checks where time-limited permission to work is in place

This processing is carried out under our legal obligation lawful basis and is non-negotiable. Failure to carry out these checks would constitute a criminal offence.

10. How We Use Your Personal Data

10.1 For Job Seekers and Workers:

To assess your suitability for construction roles and match you with appropriate opportunities
To verify your identity, right to work, and qualifications
To register you on our internal candidate management system
To submit your details to contractors and employers for consideration
To arrange and manage your placements
To process your pay and manage payroll administration
To maintain records of your certifications and ensure ongoing compliance
To communicate with you about current and future opportunities
To provide references to future employers where requested
To comply with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations

10.2 For Contractors and Employers:

To understand your workforce requirements and source suitable candidates
To manage the supply of workers and fulfil our contractual obligations
To process invoices and manage payment relationships
To ensure compliance with health and safety and employment legislation
To maintain records of all placements made
To communicate regarding ongoing project and workforce requirements
To manage any disputes, complaints, or legal matters

10.3 For Website Visitors:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website
To analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour
To respond to enquiries submitted through our website
To deliver relevant content and improve user experience
To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

11. Marketing Communications

We will only send you marketing communications if you have explicitly opted in to receive them. We will never send unsolicited marketing emails or messages.

If you have opted in to marketing communications, you can opt out at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email
Emailing us at admin@crsl.uk with the subject line “Unsubscribe”
Calling us on 07414965736
Writing to us at our registered address

We will process all opt-out requests within 72 hours. Opting out of marketing communications will not affect any other processing of your personal data that is based on a different lawful basis.

12. How We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with the following categories of third parties where necessary and proportionate:

Contractors and employers — to facilitate your placement on a project or site, with your knowledge
Payroll and accounting providers — to process wages, salaries, and invoices
Background check and verification providers — to carry out right-to-work and DBS checks
IT systems and software providers — who host or support our business management systems
Legal and professional advisors — including solicitors and accountants where required
Government and regulatory bodies — including HMRC, the Home Office, the Health and Safety Executive, and the ICO where legally required
External jobs boards and recruitment platforms — where you have applied through or been referred from a third-party platform
Insurance providers — where required in connection with a claim or dispute
Debt collection or credit reference agencies — in the event of unpaid invoices

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes under any circumstances.

Where we share data with third-party processors, we ensure that:

Appropriate data processing agreements are in place
The third party provides sufficient guarantees of data protection compliance
Data is shared only to the extent necessary for the stated purpose

13. International Data Transfers

We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside of the United Kingdom. In the event that any transfer outside the UK becomes necessary, we will ensure that:

The receiving country provides an adequate level of data protection as recognised by the UK
Appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO
You are informed of any such transfer and the protections in place

14. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law and regulation. Our retention schedule is as follows:

Active worker and candidate records — retained for the duration of your engagement plus 6 years
Unsuccessful candidate records — retained for 6 months unless you consent to longer retention for future opportunities
Right-to-work documents — retained for 2 years following the end of an engagement in accordance with Home Office guidance
Payroll and financial records — retained for 6 years in accordance with HMRC requirements
Contractor and employer records — retained for 6 years following the end of the business relationship
Health and safety records — retained for a minimum of 3 years or longer where required by specific regulations
Accident and incident records — retained for a minimum of 3 years following the incident
Website enquiry data — retained for 12 months
Marketing consent records — retained for as long as consent remains active plus 1 year
Cookie and analytics data — retained in accordance with our Cookie Policy

Upon expiry of the relevant retention period, your personal data will be securely and permanently deleted or anonymised in a manner that means it can no longer be attributed to you.

15. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data under UK GDPR. We take these rights seriously and will always respond promptly and transparently.

15.1 Right to be Informed You have the right to be told clearly and transparently how we use your personal data. This Privacy Policy fulfils that obligation.

15.2 Right of Access (Subject Access Request) You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you at any time. We will provide this free of charge within one calendar month of your request.

15.3 Right to Rectification You have the right to request that we correct any personal data that is inaccurate or incomplete. We will action all rectification requests within one calendar month.

15.4 Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) You have the right to request that we delete your personal data where:

The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
You withdraw consent and there is no other lawful basis for processing
You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
The data has been unlawfully processed
Erasure is required to comply with a legal obligation

Please note that this right is not absolute and may be limited where we have a legal obligation to retain your data.

15.5 Right to Restrict Processing You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances, including where you contest the accuracy of the data or object to our processing.

15.6 Right to Data Portability You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have it transferred to another organisation where technically feasible.

15.7 Right to Object You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data at any time where we rely on legitimate interests or public interest as our lawful basis. You also have an absolute right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes.

15.8 Rights in Relation to Automated Decision Making You have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely by automated processing — including profiling — where those decisions produce legal or similarly significant effects on you.

15.9 Right to Opt In You have the right to actively opt in to any non-essential processing of your personal data, including marketing communications, extended data retention, and the sharing of your profile with specific third parties. We will never assume your consent — opt-in must always be a clear, positive, and informed action.

15.10 Right to Opt Out You have the right to opt out of any processing activity to which you have previously consented, at any time, without detriment. This includes:

Marketing communications by any channel
Your profile being shared with contractors or employers
Extended data retention beyond the minimum period
Participation in surveys, research, or feedback activities

Opting out will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal of consent.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us: 📧 admin@crsl.uk 📞 07414965736 📍 Unit 2b Booth Street, Middleton, Manchester, United Kingdom, M24 1DD

We will acknowledge all requests within 72 hours and respond in full within one calendar month. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. This service is provided free of charge. Where requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee or decline to act.

16. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data extremely seriously and have implemented comprehensive technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, or disclosure.

Our security measures include:

Secure encrypted data storage systems
Password-protected and access-controlled systems
Restricted access to personal data on a strict need-to-know basis
Regular review and audit of our data protection practices and systems
Ongoing staff training and awareness on data protection obligations
Secure disposal of physical documents containing personal data
Policies governing the use of portable devices and remote access
Regular software updates and security patching

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach and will inform affected individuals without undue delay where required.

17. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including external jobs boards, industry bodies, and partner organisations. These are provided for your convenience only.

CRSL has no control over the content, availability, or privacy practices of any third-party website. We accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

Clicking an outbound link from our website does not result in any transfer of your personal data by CRSL. However, third-party websites operate independently under their own privacy policies. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site before providing any personal information.

18. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are directed exclusively at individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data relating to anyone under the age of 18.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, please contact us immediately at admin@crsl.uk and we will take immediate steps to delete that data without delay.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal obligations, or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date and version number.

Where changes are significant, we will notify you directly by email where we hold your contact details. Your continued use of our website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

20. How to Complain

If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data or responded to a data rights request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection.

Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF 🌐 www.ico.org.uk 📞 0303 123 1113

We would however always appreciate the opportunity to resolve your concerns directly before you approach the ICO. Please contact us first at admin@crsl.uk and we will do everything we can to address your complaint promptly and fairly.

21. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Cookie Policy

Website: crsl.uk Last Updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Construction Recruitment Solutions (North) Limited (“CRSL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website crsl.uk. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage or disable them.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not viruses or malicious software. They cannot access other information on your device or execute programmes. They simply store a small amount of information that can be retrieved by the website that placed them.

Similar technologies include:

Web beacons — tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page has been viewed
Pixel tags — small blocks of code embedded in a web page that track user behaviour
Local storage — a mechanism that allows websites to store data locally in your browser
Session storage similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends

All references to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To ensure our website functions correctly and reliably
To remember your preferences and settings
To analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve it
To understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate the site
To measure the effectiveness of our content and services
To protect our website from fraudulent activity and security threats
To deliver a more personalised and relevant experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are placed solely to enable core website functionality.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
Session ID	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
Security token	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session
Cookie consent	Records your cookie preferences	12 months

You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies as they are essential for the website to operate.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website. They help us to measure and improve the performance of our site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	1 minute

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage. Google Analytics collects information about how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most often, and whether users receive error messages. We use this information to improve our website. Google Analytics may transfer this data to servers in the United States. For more information, please refer to Google’s privacy policy at www.google.com/policies/privacy.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
Language preference	Remembers your language setting	12 months
User preferences	Stores your site preferences	6 months

4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and obtain your explicit consent before placing any such cookies.

4.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.

Third-party services that may place cookies on your device include:

Google Analytics — website analytics
Google Maps — location and mapping services
LinkedIn — social sharing and professional networking
Facebook — social sharing and remarketing (if applicable)
YouTube — embedded video content (if applicable)

We recommend reviewing the cookie and privacy policies of these third-party providers directly.

5. Your Cookie Choices — How to Opt In and Opt Out

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that clearly explains the types of cookies we use. You have the right to:

Accept all cookies — opt in to all categories of cookies including analytics and functional cookies
Reject non-essential cookies — opt out of all cookies except those that are strictly necessary
Manage your preferences — choose which specific categories of cookies you accept or reject

Your choices will be recorded and respected for 12 months. You can change your preferences at any time.

5.2 Opting Out of Specific Cookies

You have the right to opt out of any non-essential cookies at any time. To do so:

Click the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website
Update your preferences in the cookie management tool
Your updated preferences will take effect immediately

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View the cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies individually or all at once
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all third-party cookies
Set preferences for specific cookie types

How to manage cookies in your browser:

Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
Opera — Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Please note that restricting or deleting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website and some features may not work as intended.

5.4 Opting Out of Google Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: 🌐 tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type:

Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser
Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Third-party cookies — governed by the third party’s own retention policies

We regularly review our cookie usage and retention periods to ensure they remain proportionate and necessary.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your preferences through our cookie consent tool and browser settings as described above.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in legislation, or updates to our website. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

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