Scientia Talent Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20.01.2026

Scientia Talent (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients, and website users globally. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information, ensuring compliance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable US State Privacy Laws (including the CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Data").

  • Identifiers: Full name, email address, telephone number, and residential address.
  • Professional & Employment Information: CV/résumé, work history, qualifications, professional memberships, and salary expectations.
  • Education Information: Schools attended, degrees earned, and certifications.
  • Sensitive Information: Where required by law (e.g., Right to Work/Work Authorisation or for diversity monitoring with your explicit consent).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and interactions with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following business purposes:

  • Recruitment Services: Matching candidates with career opportunities at our client organisations.
  • Communication: Providing updates on job applications, industry insights, and marketing materials (where permitted).
  • Compliance & Legal: Verifying identity, performing background checks where authorised, and meeting regulatory requirements.

3. Data Sharing and "Selling" of Data

Scientia Talent does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation.

  • With Clients: We share candidate profiles with prospective employers only after obtaining your consent.
  • With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party vendors for cloud storage, payroll, and IT support under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, such as responding to a subpoena or regulatory inquiry.

4. International Data Transfers

As Scientia Talent operates within the global Life Science sector, data may be transferred between the UK, EEA, and the USA.

  • UK/EEA to US: We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
  • US to UK: Data is handled in accordance with this policy and applicable state laws.

5. Your Rights: UK, EU, and US Residents

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Right to Know/Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: Request that we fix inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we erase your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions).
  • Right to Opt-Out: For US residents, the right to opt-out of the "sharing" of personal data for cross-contextual behavioural advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

6. Data Security and Retention

We employ robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil our recruitment services or meet legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.

7. California-Specific Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request a notice disclosing the categories of personal information we have shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year.

8. Contact Us

To exercise your rights or ask questions regarding our privacy practices, please contact us using connect@scientiatalent.com‍