Privacy Policy
Last updated: 01/03/2026
1. Introduction
Rutherford Care (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information in accordance with GDPR, UK Data Protection Law and industry best practices.
By using our website or submitting information to us, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Rutherford Care & Rutherford Chase are trading names of Rutherford Chase Group Ltd
Rutherford House
Manchester Science Park
Pencroft Way
Manchester
M15 6GZ
United Kingdom
We provide recruitment services, consultancy solutions and technology solutions across Technology, Legal, Healthcare, NHS & Care sectors.
3. Information We Collect
A. Information you provide directly
CVs and career histories
Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
Employment preferences
Application forms or online submissions
Business information when submitting vacancies
Enquiries via contact forms
Any documents uploaded through our website
B. Information collected automatically
IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage analytics
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
C. Information from third parties
Job boards
Professional networks (LinkedIn, etc.)
Referrals
Background check providers (with explicit consent)
4. How We Use Your Information
For candidates:
To assess suitability for roles
To match your experience to vacancies
To communicate regarding job opportunities
To share your profile with clients (only with consent)
To manage compliance, screening and onboarding
For clients/employers:
To deliver recruitment and consultancy services
To understand hiring needs and business requirements
To provide candidate shortlists
To maintain business records
For all users:
To improve website performance
To respond to enquiries
To maintain security and compliance
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under:
Legitimate Interest – recruitment, consultancy and business operations
Consent – when you submit a CV, form or request
Contract – delivering services you request
Legal Obligation – compliance, safeguarding, right-to-work, audits
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your information with:
Clients (with your consent for job applications)
Technology or payroll partners (when contractually required)
Background check providers
Government/regulatory authorities if required by law
We never sell your data to third parties.
7. Data Storage & Security
We use secure systems to store and process your data.
Measures include:
Encrypted systems
Access controls
Secure cloud environments
GDPR-compliant processors
Data is retained only for as long as necessary.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to certain processing
Complain to the ICO
9. Data Retention
Candidate data is typically retained for up to 6 years to support future opportunities, unless requested otherwise.
Clients’ data is retained for business records and compliance.