Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 22/01/2025

At McNally Recruitment, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data and how we use cookies on our website.

Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

McNally Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in IT roles across Scotland, the UK, and internationally. For any questions about this policy, please contact us at steve@mcnallyrecruitment.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data to provide recruitment services. This includes:

  • Candidates: Name, contact details, CV, employment history, education, and other relevant details.
  • Clients: Name, company details, job requirements, and communication history.
  • Website Visitors: Information such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour (via cookies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Match candidates with job opportunities.
  • Communicate with clients and candidates.
  • Improve our services and website functionality.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., registering your CV).
  • Contractual Obligation: To fulfil a recruitment service agreement.
  • Legitimate Interest: For internal analytics and service improvements.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you wish to delete your data, please contact us at steve@mcnallyrecruitment.com.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Employers seeking candidates.
  • Service providers assisting with IT, analytics, or email communication.
    We ensure all third parties comply with applicable data protection laws.

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience and website functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled. Examples:

  • ASP.NET_SessionId: Tracks active sessions (no personal data stored).
  • .ASPXAUTH: Keeps users logged in across pages.
Functional Cookies

Enhance your experience by remembering preferences. Examples:

  • ffcookies-dismiss: Prevents the cookie banner from reappearing.
  • ffIEWarning: Notifies users about outdated browsers.
Performance Cookies

Help us analyse how users interact with the website to improve functionality. These cookies are anonymous and may include:

  • Analytics data for website usage patterns.
Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services like Google Analytics or embedded content. These cookies may track your behaviour outside our website.

3. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. For more information, visit Cookiepedia.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Correct inaccurate data.
  • Delete your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
  • Object to data processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at steve@mcnallyrecruitment.com.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and we recommend reviewing it regularly.