Privacy Notice – Candidates & Clients

Last updated: January 2026

1. Who we are

Acquire Me Ltd (“Acquire Me”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is a specialist recruitment and search firm. We act as a data controller in relation to the personal data we process for recruitment and related professional purposes.

If you have any questions about this notice or how we use your data, you can contact us at:

Email: info@acquireme.io

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process personal data about you, including:

  • name, email address, phone number
  • CVs, resumes, cover letters and work history
  • education, qualifications and professional experience
  • LinkedIn profile information or other publicly available professional data
  • compensation expectations and availability
  • correspondence with us by email, LinkedIn or other channels

We do not intentionally collect special category data unless you choose to provide it.

3. How we collect your data

We collect personal data when you:

  • send us your CV or profile by email
  • connect with us or message us via LinkedIn
  • are introduced to us through referrals or professional networks
  • apply for or discuss a role with us
  • interact with us in a professional recruitment context

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • assess suitability for current and future roles
  • introduce you to prospective employers (with appropriate discretion)
  • contact you about relevant opportunities
  • manage our recruitment processes and relationships
  • comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Lawful basis for processing

Our lawful basis for processing your personal data is legitimate interests.

Our legitimate interests are operating a professional recruitment business, matching candidates with relevant employment opportunities, and maintaining professional relationships.

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.

6. Who we share your data with

We may share your data with:

  • prospective employers or clients, where relevant to a role
  • our recruitment CRM and technology providers
  • email, cloud storage and IT service providers

We do not sell your personal data.

Our systems use secure, cloud-based platforms hosted in the UK or EU, or otherwise protected by appropriate safeguards.

7. International data transfers

Where data is processed outside the UK or EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

8. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • encrypted work devices
  • access controls and passwords
  • secure cloud platforms
  • internal data handling policies

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure.

9. How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including recruitment, placement, and maintaining professional relationships.

Candidate data is reviewed periodically and may be deleted or anonymised when it is no longer relevant to our recruitment activities, or where you request deletion or object to processing.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

10. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data
  • request correction of inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data
  • object to processing
  • restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

11. Changes to this notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.