1. Who We Are

JMK BUILDFORCE is a recruitment agency that provides temporary, permanent, and contract staffing solutions across construction, rail, logistics, traffic management, warehousing, and skilled trades.

Contact Details:
JMK BUILDFORCE
Addresss: Suite 211 – 213 Forsythe House,
20 Woodlands Road, Darlington, DL3 7PL
Phone: 01325 652454
Email: customercare@jmkbuildforce.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process a range of personal data, which may include:

• Identity Data: Name, date of birth, national insurance number, photo ID (passport, driving licence).

• Contact Data: Address, email address, phone number, emergency contacts.

• Employment & Experience Data: CVs, work history, skills, qualifications, certifications (e.g. CSCS, Lantra, PTS, CPC, CIS).

• Right to Work & Compliance Data: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declarations (if required by the role), references.

• Financial Data: Bank details for payroll, payment history, and tax reference information.

• Usage Data: Information on how you use our website or apply for roles online.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal information through the following methods:

• Directly from you when you register, apply for a role, complete a form, or contact us.

• From third parties such as job boards, referees, background check providers, and credentialing bodies.

• Through cookies and analytics on our website (for technical and performance insights).

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

• Recruitment & Placement: Matching your skills and experience to appropriate job roles.

• Credential Verification: Ensuring compliance through qualification, right-to-work, and reference checks.

• Payroll & Payment Processing: Managing wages, HMRC reporting, and contractor invoicing.

• Legal Compliance: Meeting obligations under employment law, immigration law, and tax regulations.

• Communication: Providing updates about job opportunities, interview schedules, and employment information.

• Client Reporting: Providing anonymised or agreed-upon summaries to clients regarding candidate suitability.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

• Contractual Obligation – to take steps at your request before entering into a work assignment.

• Legal Obligation – to meet responsibilities relating to tax, employment, or immigration law.

• Legitimate Interests – to provide recruitment services and improve user experience.

• Consent – in certain limited cases, we will request your explicit consent (e.g., for marketing or storing CVs for future roles).

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your information with:

• Potential and existing clients (only for job opportunities you have expressed interest in).

• Credentialing or training bodies (e.g., to verify qualifications).

• Background check providers, referencing contacts, and DBS services (where required).

• Payroll and umbrella companies (where applicable).

• HMRC and other statutory authorities (where legally required).

• IT and software providers supporting our systems (under strict data agreements).

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

• Candidate data is typically held for up to 6 years after your last placement or contact.

• Financial and tax-related information is kept in accordance with HMRC requirements.

• CVs and job applications may be retained for up to 2 years unless you request removal sooner.

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

8. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from:

• Unauthorised access

• Accidental loss or disclosure

• Alteration or destruction

This includes data encryption, secure storage systems, access controls, staff training, and regular system audits.

9. Your Data Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Rectification – request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure – ask us to delete your data where appropriate (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restriction – request that we limit how your data is used.

• Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests.

• Data Portability – request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the details in Section 1.

10. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and track website usage. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

See our full Cookie Policy for more details.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated on our website or by direct notification. Please check this page regularly.

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.