Privacy policy

Last Updated: October 2025
1. Introduction

Welcome to ChairsideAssist Ltd 

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage our services as a dental nursing recruitment agency.

Company Name: ChairsideAssist Ltd

Registered Office: 1711 High Street, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0LN, United Kingdom

Company Number: 16661021

Email: info@chairsideassist.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

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

A. Candidate Information

• Full name, address, date of birth, and contact details

• Professional qualifications, employment history, CVs, and references

• Right to work documentation and identification

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) information (if applicable)

• Communication records (emails, messages, or calls)

B. Client (Dental Practice) Information

• Business contact details

• Practice address and contact persons

• Recruitment preferences and placement information

• Payment and invoicing data

C. Website Data

• IP address, browser type, and usage data (via analytics tools)

• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To match candidates with suitable dental placements

• To contact you regarding applications or job opportunities

• To communicate with client practices and manage recruitment services

• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., right-to-work checks)

• To improve our website and user experience

• To maintain business records and process payments

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit information (e.g., through job applications or contact forms).

• Contractual necessity: To perform our obligations under a recruitment or placement agreement.

• Legal obligation: To comply with employment and safeguarding laws.

• Legitimate interest: For business administration, client relationship management, and marketing (where appropriate).

5. Data Retention

We retain candidate and client data only as long as necessary for recruitment and compliance purposes.

Typically:

• Candidate data: Up to 24 months after last contact, unless you request deletion sooner.

• Client data: Up to 7 years for accounting and legal records.

After these periods, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share personal data only with:

• Client dental practices (for placement purposes)

• Service providers (e.g., IT hosting, email, analytics) who process data on our behalf

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent personal data.

All data is stored and processed within the UK or EEA where possible.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”) – Request deletion of your data.

• Restriction – Limit how we process your data.

• Portability – Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.

• Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing.

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@chairsideassist.co.uk

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, analyse site usage, and personalise user experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, including encryption, secure servers, and limited staff access.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “October 2025” 

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

ChairsideAssist Ltd

1711 High Street

Knowle, Solihull

B93 0LN

 info@chairsideassist.co.uk