PRIVACY POLICY ​

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Effective Date: 29 June 2026

Mersey Medical Services Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in line with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you engage with us as a client, healthcare professional, candidate, employee, contractor, or website user.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect and process personal data appropriate to healthcare recruitment and regulated services.

Candidates and Healthcare Professionals:

• Personal details (name, address, contact information)

• CV, employment history, qualifications

• Professional registrations (NMC, GMC, HCPC)

• Right to work documentation

• References and compliance checks (including DBS)

• Health declarations and training records

 

Employees and Contractors:

• Employment, payroll, and performance records

• Training, supervision, and compliance records

• Health and occupational fitness data

 

Clients:

• Contact and business information

• Staffing and service requirements

 

Website Users:

• Contact details

• IP address

• Usage data

• Cookies

 

2. SPECIAL CATEGORY DATA

We may process sensitive data such as health information and DBS checks where required for compliance, safeguarding, and patient safety.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

• To assess suitability for roles

• To meet CQC and regulatory requirements

• To manage employment and placements

• To ensure patient safety and service quality

• To improve our services

 

4. DATA SHARING

We may share data with clients, regulatory bodies, and trusted service providers where necessary.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain data in line with legal and CQC expectations, typically up to 6 years.

6. DATA SECURITY

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data where applicable.

8. CONTACT

Email: info@merseymedical.co.uk
Website: https://www.merseymedical.co.uk/privacypolicy
 

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