Privacy Policy

Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Tyrefix Plant Tyres (UK) Limited (“Tyrefix”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information provided by individuals who visit our careers website or apply for employment with us.

1.2. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you:

Search for job opportunities.
Create a candidate account.
Submit an application.
Upload documents such as a CV.
Complete onboarding documentation following a job offer.

1.3. This policy applies to all candidates applying for roles with Tyrefix through our recruitment platform.

1.4. This notice does not form part of any contract of employment.

2. WHO WE ARE

2.1. Tyrefix Plant Tyres (UK) Limited is the data controller responsible for the personal data collected through this recruitment platform.

Tyrefix Plant Tyres (UK) Limited

Spring Road

Brookside Industrial Estate

Ibstock

Leicestershire

LE67 6LR

Email: tyrefix@tyrefixuk.com

2.2. As the data controller, Tyrefix determines how and why personal data is processed.

3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

3.1. During the recruitment process, we may collect and process the following information.

3.2 Personal Details

Name.
Address.
Email address.
Telephone number.
Date of birth.

3.3. Recruitment Information

CV or employment history.
Education and qualifications.
Skills and experience.
Cover letters and supporting documents.
Interview notes and assessment results.

3.4. Equal Opportunities Information

We may collect diversity monitoring information where voluntarily provided. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and does not affect recruitment decisions.

3.5. Technical information

When you use our careers website, we may automatically collect information such as:

IP address.
Browser type.
Device information.
Pages visited.
General geographic location based on IP address.

3.6. Pre-Employment and Onboarding Information

If you are offered employment with Tyrefix, additional information may be collected through our onboarding process. This may include:

Bank account details for payroll purposes.
National Insurance number.
Right to work documentation.
Emergency contact details.
Next of kin information.
Employment eligibility documentation.
Signed contracts or onboarding forms.

This information is required to prepare employment documentation, comply with legal obligations and administer payroll where employment is confirmed.

4. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

4.1. We may collect personal information in several ways, including:

Directly from you when you submit an application.
When you create a candidate account.
Through recruitment agencies.
From publicly available professional sources, such as LinkedIn.
Through our recruitment platform provider.

4.3. Information may also be collected automatically through cookies when you use the website.

5. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

5.1. Your personal information will be used for the following purposes:

Managing recruitment activities.
Assessing suitability for employment.
Communicating with candidates.
Arranging interviews and assessments.
Verifying information provided.
Maintaining recruitment records.
Improving our recruitment processes and services.

5.2. Where a job offer is made, your data may also be used to:

Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documentation.
Carry out right-to-work checks.
Set up payroll and payment systems.
Comply with employment, tax and regulatory obligations.
Create and administer employee records where employment is confirmed.

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

6.1. We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Legitimate interests – managing recruitment processes and assessing candidates.
Contractual necessity – processing required before entering into an employment contract.
Legal obligation – compliance with employment, immigration and tax legislation.
Consent – where required for optional or sensitive information, such as diversity monitoring.

6.2. Where onboarding information such as bank details or right to work documentation is collected, processing is typically carried out under legal obligation or contractual necessity.

7. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

7.1. Your personal data may be shared internally with employees involved in the recruitment process, including:

Hiring Managers.
HR personnel.
Recruitment Administrators.

7.2. We may also share your information with third parties where necessary, including:

Recruitment system providers.
Professional advisers.
Background checking providers where appropriate.
Regulatory authorities where required by law.

7.3. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

8.1. Some of our recruitment systems or service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area.

8.2. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to ensure personal data remains protected in accordance with data protection legislation.

9. DATA RETENTION

9.1. We will only retain candidate personal data for as long as necessary. Typically:

Unsuccessful candidate data may be retained for up to 12 months.
Candidates may request earlier deletion of their data.
Successful candidate data will be transferred to the employee's personnel record.

9.2. Where a candidate becomes an employee, recruitment data may be retained as part of the employee record in accordance with internal retention policies.

10. DATA SECURITY

10.1. Tyrefix takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

Unauthorised access.
Misuse or disclosure.
Accidental loss or destruction.

10.2. Access to candidate data is restricted to authorised personnel involved in the recruitment process.

11. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

11.1. Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data.
Restrict processing of your data.
Object to processing in certain circumstances.
Request the transfer of your data to another organisation.

11.2. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

11.3. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

12.1. Tyrefix may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

12.2. Any changes will be published on this page.

13. RELATIONSHIP WITH WEBSITE TERMS

13.1 This careers website forms part of the Tyrefix UK Limited website.

13.2. Your use of this website is also subject to our main Website Terms of Use, which set out the general terms governing use of our website.

13.3. Please refer to our Website Terms of Use here: https://www.tyrefixuk.com/cookie-policy/

13.4. In the event of any conflict between this Privacy Policy and the Website Terms of Use, this Privacy Policy shall take precedence in relation to the processing of personal data

14. CONTACT US