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Privacy Notice

Last updated: 1 July 2026

Introduction

Corevia Search Limited (“Corevia Search”) is a recruitment company providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, executive search services and related consultancy services to clients in the UK and internationally.

Corevia Search Limited is registered in England and Wales under company number 17274694.

Registered office: Bramhall House, 14 Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2BY.

Email: enquiries@coreviasearch.com
Website: https://www.coreviasearch.com

Corevia Search Limited is the data controller (or joint controller where applicable) for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 and any other applicable data protection legislation in force from time to time.

This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, how long we retain it, and the rights you have regarding your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is processed fairly, lawfully and transparently.

Information we collect about you

We may collect and process different types of personal information depending on your relationship with Corevia Search. This may include:

  • Your name.
  • Address and contact details.
  • Date of birth where required.
  • Email address and telephone/mobile number.
  • CV, resume and application information.
  • Qualifications, skills and experience.
  • Employment history.
  • Current and previous employers.
  • Salary expectations and remuneration details.
  • Career preferences and availability.
  • Right to work information.
  • References and background information.
  • Interview notes and assessment information.
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion information.
  • Health information or workplace adjustment requirements where relevant.
  • Criminal record information where legally required and permitted.

We may collect information about you from a variety of sources, including:

  • Information provided directly by you.
  • CV submissions and applications.
  • Telephone calls, emails, meetings and interviews.
  • Recruitment platforms and job boards.
  • Professional networking platforms, including LinkedIn.
  • Previous employers or referees.
  • Background screening providers.
  • Publicly available professional information.
  • Recruitment partners and other third parties where legally permitted.

Where we obtain information from third parties, we will ensure that the information has been obtained and shared lawfully and that its use complies with applicable data protection requirements.

How we use your information

Corevia Search may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing recruitment and executive search services.
  • Assessing your suitability for employment opportunities.
  • Matching your skills, experience and preferences with suitable roles.
  • Contacting you regarding recruitment opportunities.
  • Presenting your details to clients and potential employers where appropriate.
  • Managing applications, interviews and recruitment processes.
  • Obtaining references and completing relevant checks.
  • Maintaining candidate records and recruitment databases.
  • Improving our recruitment services and candidate experience.
  • Managing our relationship with candidates and clients.
  • Complying with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
  • Sending relevant updates where you have provided appropriate consent.

We will only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Recruitment services

If you register with Corevia Search as a candidate, whether by submitting your CV, applying for a vacancy, contacting us directly or being identified through professional recruitment channels, we may create a candidate profile using the information provided.

Our consultants may review your information to identify suitable roles and opportunities that match your experience, skills and career objectives. Where appropriate and where there is a lawful basis to do so, we may share relevant information with clients and prospective employers for recruitment purposes. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that information shared is relevant and appropriate for the recruitment process. We will not share your information for unrelated purposes.

Compliance with UK GDPR

Corevia Search takes data protection seriously and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us. We comply with:

  • The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
  • The Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Applicable guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss or destruction, accidental disclosure, and misuse or alteration. Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel who require access for legitimate business purposes. We regularly review our systems, security measures and working practices to help ensure personal information remains protected.

Lawful bases for processing your information

Corevia Search will only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable data protection legislation. The lawful bases we may rely upon include:

Legitimate interests

We may process your personal information where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including providing recruitment services, identifying suitable employment opportunities, maintaining candidate and client relationships, managing and improving our services, and operating our recruitment business effectively. Before relying on legitimate interests, we will consider whether our interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms.

Contractual necessity

We may process your information where necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract or to perform obligations under a contract.

Legal obligations

We may process your information where required to comply with legal, regulatory or professional obligations.

Consent

In some circumstances, we may rely on your consent to process your personal information. Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect any processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

Special category data

Certain personal information requires additional protection under data protection legislation, including health information, equality and diversity information, and criminal record information. We will only process special category data where permitted by law, including where processing is necessary for employment, social security or social protection obligations; you have provided explicit consent where required; the information has been made public by you; or processing is otherwise permitted by applicable legislation.

Candidate data retention

Corevia Search retains personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Where you are registered as a candidate with Corevia Search, we will normally retain your candidate information for up to two years from the date of our last meaningful contact with you.

During this period, we may contact you regarding suitable recruitment opportunities. We may periodically contact you to confirm that your information remains accurate and that you wish to continue being considered for opportunities. If we are unable to confirm that your information remains current, or where there is no longer a lawful reason to retain your information, your records may be deleted or anonymised. We may retain certain information for longer where necessary for legal, regulatory, accounting, tax, contractual or dispute resolution purposes.

Sharing your information

Corevia Search may share personal information where necessary for legitimate recruitment purposes. This may include sharing information with:

  • Clients and prospective employers.
  • Recruitment partners.
  • Background screening providers.
  • Professional advisers.
  • Technology providers supporting our business operations.
  • Service providers who assist with recruitment, communication and administration.

We only share information where there is a lawful basis to do so and take reasonable steps to ensure that information is handled appropriately. Corevia Search does not sell personal information.

Marketing communications

Where you have provided appropriate consent, Corevia Search may contact you with relevant information about recruitment opportunities, industry updates, events, and services offered by Corevia Search. Marketing communications may use information including your name, job title, contact details and communication preferences.

You may change your marketing preferences or request that we stop sending marketing communications at any time by contacting enquiries@coreviasearch.com.

Security of your information

Corevia Search uses appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. These may include secure recruitment and database systems, access controls, password protection, staff training, secure information handling procedures, and regular reviews of security practices. Although we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your data protection rights

Depending on your circumstances and applicable law, you may have the following rights: the right of access; the right to rectification; the right to erasure; the right to restrict processing; the right to object (including to direct marketing); and the right to withdraw consent where we rely on it.

To exercise your rights, please contact enquiries@coreviasearch.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

International candidates and US privacy rights

Corevia Search Limited provides recruitment services internationally and may process personal information relating to individuals located outside the United Kingdom, including individuals located in the United States. Where we process personal information relating to individuals in the United States, we will handle that information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable US state privacy laws, including the right to know, access, correct, delete, opt out of certain uses or disclosures, and not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights. Corevia Search does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. Where personal information is shared with clients, employers or recruitment partners, this is for legitimate recruitment purposes.

If you are located in the United States and wish to exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact enquiries@coreviasearch.com.

International data transfers

As an international recruitment business, your personal information may be processed or accessed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where information is transferred internationally, Corevia Search will take appropriate steps to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

SMS communications

If you provide your mobile number and opt in to receive SMS communications from Corevia Search, you consent to receiving text messages relating to recruitment activity and service communications. These messages may include arranging calls, meetings and interviews, communicating regarding recruitment processes, and providing updates relating to your engagement with Corevia Search.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile network provider. You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact Corevia Search directly.

We will not share SMS opt-in data with third parties for purposes unrelated to delivering the messaging service. We may share personal data (including SMS opt-in or consent status) with service providers involved in delivering messaging services, such as platform providers, mobile network operators, and vendors. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. Corevia Search does not sell, rent or provide SMS consent information for third-party marketing purposes.

Website and cookies

When you visit the Corevia Search website, we may collect information about your visit and how you interact with our website. This information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.

Complaints

Corevia Search is committed to handling personal information fairly, lawfully and transparently. If you have any concerns about how we process your personal information, or if you wish to make a complaint, please contact enquiries@coreviasearch.com. We will investigate your complaint and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you remain dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the relevant data protection authority. For individuals in the UK, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to our recruitment services, changes in applicable legislation, improvements to our systems and processes, and changes in how we collect, use or protect personal information. Where significant changes are made, we will make the updated information available through our website or other appropriate communication channels.

Contact information

Corevia Search Limited, registered in England and Wales, company number 17274694. Registered office: Bramhall House, 14 Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2BY.

Email: enquiries@coreviasearch.com
Website: https://www.coreviasearch.com

Last updated: 1 July 2026.