Got The T-shirt Agency Ltd ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our recruitment and consultancy services.

1. Who We Are

Got The T-Shirt Ltd is a recruitment and consultancy agency connecting agencies, brands, and candidates in the marketing world.
Registered Company: Got The T-Shirt Ltd
Website: www.gotthetshirt.uk
Contact Email: info@gotthetshirt.uk

2. Information We Collect

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

a) Candidates

• Your name, contact details (email, phone, address), CV, employment history, and career preferences.

• References or other information provided during the recruitment process.

b) Clients

• Your name, company name, job title, and contact details (email, phone, business address).

• Information about your hiring needs and team requirements.

c) Website Visitors

• Information about your use of our website via cookies (see Section 6 below).

• Contact details if you submit forms or sign up for newsletters.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide our recruitment and consultancy services.

• Match candidates with roles that align with their skills and aspirations.

• Communicate with clients to meet their hiring needs.

• Manage our business operations (including contracts, invoicing, and customer service).

• Improve our website and services using cookies and analytics.

• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you’ve provided clear consent (e.g., submitting your CV).

• Contract: To fulfil our contract with you (as a client or candidate).

• Legitimate Interest: To provide services that support business growth or career progression.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data:

• With prospective employers/clients during the recruitment process.

• With trusted third-party service providers who support our operations (e.g., CRM systems, cloud storage).

• When required by law or to protect our rights.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Website Usage

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website.

How We Use Cookies:

• To understand how you interact with our website.

• To optimize site performance and user experience.

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

7. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:

• Secure systems and encryption.

• Restricted access to personal data within our team.

Your data is stored securely in the UK or within approved international safeguards.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil our services, legal obligations, or legitimate interests. For candidates, we may keep your data for up to 2 years after our last contact unless you request otherwise.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

• Restrict Processing: Ask us to stop processing your data under certain conditions.

• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format.

• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@gotthetshirt.uk.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website, so please check back regularly.

11. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:
Got The T-Shirt Ltd
Email: hello@gotthetshirt.uk
Website: www.gotthetshirt.uk

12. Complaints

If you’re not happy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113