Last updated: 26/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how QAagency collects, uses and protects personal data when you use our website or engage with our recruitment services.

QAagency is a trading name of CADagency Limited.

1. Who we are

QAagency
Trading name of CADagency Limited

Registered office:
STOK
43–59 Princes Street
Stockport
SK1 1RY

Telephone: 01245 377817
Email: office@qaagency.co.uk

Company number: 08597710

For the purposes of UK data protection legislation, CADagency Limited is the data controller.

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Candidates

  • Name, contact details and location

  • CVs, employment history, qualifications and skills

  • Salary details, availability and role preferences

  • Right to work status where relevant

  • Any other information you choose to provide

Clients

  • Name, job title, company details and contact information

  • Vacancy details and recruitment requirements

Website users

  • IP address and basic usage data

  • Information collected via cookies and analytics tools

3. How we collect your data

Personal data may be collected when you:

  • Submit a CV or enquiry via the website

  • Apply for a role or register as a candidate

  • Engage with us by email, telephone or LinkedIn

  • Instruct us to recruit on your behalf

  • Visit our website

4. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Provide recruitment and staffing services

  • Match candidates with suitable roles

  • Introduce candidates to clients

  • Communicate with candidates and clients

  • Manage vacancies and recruitment processes

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have actively provided information

  • Legitimate interests – to provide recruitment services

  • Contractual necessity – where services are being delivered

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

6. Sharing your data

Due to the nature of recruitment, we may share candidate data with prospective employers. We will normally contact you before submitting your CV to a client.

We may also share data with trusted third parties such as:

  • IT and hosting providers

  • CRM and recruitment software providers

  • Professional advisers where required

All third parties are required to handle data securely and in line with data protection law.

7. Data storage and security

All personal data is stored securely on password-protected systems. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal requirements.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

Requests can be made by emailing office@cadagency.co.uk.

9. Cookies and website analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse traffic. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data.

Cookies can be managed or disabled through your browser settings. Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.

10. International data transfers

Where data is processed outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: office@qaagency.co.uk
Telephone: 01245 377817