Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how TJS Vetting collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

TJS Vetting provides pre-employment screening and vetting services.

We are the data controller responsible for personal data processed in connection with our services and are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact: hello@tjsvetting.co.uk

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Name, address and contact details
Employment history and references
Identification documents
Right to work information
Any other information required to carry out vetting checks

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

Carry out pre-employment vetting and screening checks
Verify identity, employment history and references
Communicate with candidates and clients
Provide reports to our clients
Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Legitimate interests — to provide vetting services to our clients
Legal obligation — where checks are required by law or regulation
Consent — where required for specific checks

How We Store and Protect Your Data

Personal data is collected and stored securely using a compliant platform.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

Our clients (employers)
Referees and verification sources
Third-party providers involved in vetting checks

We only share data where necessary and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and to meet legal, regulatory or contractual requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, individuals have the right to:

Request access to their personal data
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of personal data (where applicable)
Object to or restrict processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: hello@tjsvetting.co.uk

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.