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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 July 2026

This is a general-purpose privacy policy template provided for convenience. It is not legal advice. Please have it reviewed by a qualified professional before relying on it, and tailor it to the laws that apply to your business (for example the UK GDPR, EU GDPR or CCPA).

VIRTUS ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over it when you use our website and recruitment services (together, the "Services").

1. Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide — such as your name, email address, phone number, CV, work history, and any details you share when you contact us or apply for a role.
Employer information — such as company details, hiring requirements, and contact information provided by client organisations.
Usage information — such as pages visited, device and browser type, and general analytics collected automatically when you use our website.

2. How we use your information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate and improve our recruitment Services;
Match candidates with suitable roles and present shortlists to employers;
Communicate with you about opportunities, applications and enquiries;
Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Legal basis for processing

Where applicable law requires it, we process your personal information on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests in operating a recruitment business, or compliance with a legal obligation.

4. Sharing your information

We share candidate information with prospective employers only as part of the recruitment process. We may also share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our Services, and where required by law. We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our Services and to meet our legal obligations. You may ask us to delete your information at any time (see below).

6. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal information, to object to certain processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kia@virtusrecruit.com.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand how it is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, contact us at kia@virtusrecruit.com.