Last updated: October 2025
1. Who we are
Init Source Ltd is a UK-based recruitment company acting primarily
as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and, where applicable, an
Employment Business.
- Company name: Init Source Ltd
- Company number: 16785993
- Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
- Email: contact@initsource.co.uk
2. Data we collect
- Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
- CVs, work history, qualifications, and skills
- Right-to-work and compliance documentation
- Interview notes, screening feedback, and references
3. How we use your data
- Assess suitability for Platform, SRE, and DevOps roles
- Represent candidates to verified employers for genuine opportunities
- Communicate regarding vacancies, interviews, offers, and feedback
- Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
We do not sell personal data. Candidate data is shared only with relevant employers
and only with the candidate's knowledge or consent.
4. Lawful basis for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases in accordance with UK GDPR:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for recruitment and placement activities
- Consent where required (e.g. marketing communications), which may be withdrawn at any time
5. Data storage, security, and retention
- Data is stored in secure, UK-based systems with access restricted to authorised personnel
- Appropriate technical and organisational safeguards are in place
- Personal data is retained for up to 12 months of inactivity, after which it is securely deleted unless retention is required by law
6. Your rights
You have the right to request:
- Access to your personal data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure or restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
Requests can be made by contacting
contact@initsource.co.uk.
7. International data transfers
We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK. Where transfers are required,
appropriate safeguards such as IDTA or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) will be used.
8. Automated decision-making
We do not use solely automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
9. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact us directly.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
ico.org.uk.