Candidate Privacy Notice - BVGroup

Overview

At BVGroup, we believe in being open and transparent about how we handle your personal data. This Privacy Notice outlines what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

We understand that privacy information can sometimes feel overwhelming or be full of legal jargon. That’s why we’ve crafted this Notice in clear, straightforward language, with distinct headings and easy-to-follow explanations. Our goal is to make it simple for you to quickly find what you need and understand it without any fuss, reflecting our commitment to clear and respectful communication.

This Privacy Notice specifically applies to your application for a job with a BVGroup Company. Should a separate privacy notice be provided for a particular aspect, that notice will apply in that specific context.

In the sections ahead, you’ll find:

  • An introduction to BVGroup and how to contact us
  • A summary of our privacy and data protection practices
We value your feedback and are always here to help. If you have any questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll find our contact details later in this Notice.

What is BVGroup?

BVGroup is a collective of associated companies that operate various gambling websites under different brands. The specific entity responsible for controlling your data will depend on which company you are applying for a job with. We encourage you to check your application or consult with the recruiter for this information. It will be one of the companies listed below.

 Company  Email
Newcote Services Limited [email protected]
BV Tech Limited [email protected]

Keeping You Informed 

It’s important to review this Privacy Notice periodically, as we may update it to reflect changes in how we use personal data or to comply with evolving legal requirements. You can always find the date of the latest update at the bottom of the Notice.

Categories of Personal Data We Use 

We utilise various types of personal data to operate our business and provide our services to you. Some of this data you will provide directly to us, some is generated by us as you interact with our services, and some we may obtain from trusted third parties.

  • Contact Information

Details we use to get in touch with you. This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other similar contact details you provide.

  • Personal Biographic Information

General information about your personal background that helps us understand who you are. This may include your date of birth, gender, marital status, nationality, education, occupation, and other similar biographic or lifestyle details not captured in other categories.

  • Employment Information

Details related to your current or past employment, including job title, employer name, employment status, work history, salary information, work contact details, and other relevant professional details.

  • Immigration and Work Status

Information related to your right to work or reside in a specific country, including visa details, work permits, residency status, nationality, and supporting documentation such as passports or immigration records.

How and Why We Use Your Personal Data to Manage the Recruitment Process 

As part of our commitment to building a diverse and talented team, we conduct a range of activities to help us find, assess, and onboard the right candidates. This encompasses sourcing talent through various recruitment platforms, efficiently managing applications, and staying connected with individuals who may be an excellent fit for future opportunities.

Once you apply, we carefully review your CV and qualifications, arrange interviews, and assess your suitability for the role, always focusing on merit and ability. If we decide to move forward, we’ll extend an offer and initiate onboarding steps, such as confirming your right to work.

Where required, particularly for roles with regulatory responsibilities or access to sensitive data, we may also conduct background checks. These can include verifying employment history, references, and, where legally permissible, criminal or credit record screening.

This comprehensive process helps us make fair, consistent hiring decisions and ensures we meet our regulatory and contractual responsibilities as an employer in the online gambling industry, while upholding our commitment to equal opportunities. If you are part of our talent pool and haven’t actively applied for a role, you always have the option to request the removal of your details at any time.

  • Categories of Personal Data:
    • Contact Information
    • Personal Biographic Information
    • Employment Information
    • Immigration and Work Status
  • Legal Bases:
    • Necessary for the performance of a contract or taking steps prior to entering a contract. If you fail to provide the necessary information, we may be unable to consider you for a role at BVGroup.
    • Consent in relation to keeping you in our talent pool. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, but this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before you withdraw it.
Data Sharing 

  • We may engage various processors to assist us in handling personal data, including technology service providers and operational support providers. We may also share your data with other companies within the BVGroup to support our personal data processing activities.
Data Sources 

We obtain the data used as part of this processing from:

  • You,
  • Public sources,
  • Background screen tools, or
  • We may generated it ourselves
Legitimate Interests 

We do not rely on the lawful basis of legitimate interests to process your personal data during the recruitment process. Instead, we primarily process your data because it is necessary to take steps at your request before entering a potential employment contract. Where any additional processing is required, such as retaining your details in a talent pool for future opportunities, we will always seek your explicit consent.

General Processing Information 

This section provides key information about how we manage your personal data behind the scenes. It covers aspects such as:

  • How we share your data within the BVGroup
  • When and why we transfer your data internationally
  • What we do to keep your data secure
  • How long do we keep your data
Group Sharing 

We may share your personal data with other companies within the BVGroup when it is necessary for purposes such as providing our services, ensuring a consistent experience across our platforms, meeting legal or regulatory requirements, or supporting internal operations like analytics, reporting, and customer support.

All BVGroup companies are obligated to handle your personal data in line with this privacy notice and applicable data protection laws, reinforcing our unified approach to data protection and equal opportunities.

Company Reorganisation 

Should we ever be involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of some or all of our business, your personal data may be shared with prospective or actual buyers, their advisers, or other relevant third parties. We assure you that any such sharing will be conducted securely and in compliance with data protection laws. We will only share the necessary information to evaluate or complete the transaction.

International Transfers 

Some of the third-party providers we collaborate with are located outside Gibraltar, the European Economic Area (EEA), and the UK. It is important to note that these countries do not always have data protection laws that offer the same level of protection as the GDPR.

When we transfer your personal data to a country not recognised as providing adequate protection, we implement additional safeguards to keep your data safe. This includes utilising standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities, along with any supplementary legal or contractual measures required by local laws. Where necessary, we also implement technical and organisational controls, such as encryption or access restrictions, to ensure your personal data remains protected to the standard required under the GDPR.

Data Subject Rights 

Under data protection laws such as the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other applicable regulations, you are granted a number of rights in relation to your personal data. These rights empower you to stay informed about how your data is used and to exercise control over it, aligning with our commitment to transparency and fairness. These include:

  • Right to access – You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how we use it.
  • Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to erasure – In certain circumstances, you can request that we delete your personal data (also known as the “right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to restrict processing – You can ask us to limit how we use your personal data in specific situations, for example, if you contest its accuracy or object to processing.
  • Right to data portability – You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and have it transferred to another provider, where technically feasible.
  • Right to object – You can object to our processing of your personal data where it’s based on our legitimate interests, or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Rights related to automated decision-making – If we make decisions about you based solely on automated processing, you have the right to request human intervention, express your point of view, and challenge the decision.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about how we handle your data, please do not hesitate to contact us. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request, and in some cases, legal or regulatory obligations may limit how we can respond. If you’re not satisfied with our response, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the applicable data protection authority.

Automated Decisions 

Automated decision-making refers to decisions made about you using technology, without any human involvement. This can include using software or algorithms to assess your personal data and make decisions, such as whether your application meets certain criteria. Where these decisions have a legal effect on you, or similarly significant impact (for example, automatically rejecting a candidate without human review), data protection laws grant you specific rights.

These include the right to request human intervention, to express your point of view, and to challenge the decision.
As part of the application process, we may use automated filtering questions to ensure that candidates meet basic legal or eligibility requirements for the role.

For example, we may ask whether you have the legal right to work in the relevant jurisdiction, or whether you are over 18, which is a legal requirement for working in the gambling industry. If you answer “no” to a mandatory requirement, your application may be automatically excluded from progressing further. These filters are used to meet our legal obligations and ensure we only consider candidates who are eligible to work with us. It is important to note that these types of checks do not replace the broader recruitment decision, which always includes human review for candidates who meet the initial criteria.

If you believe that an automated decision we have made about your application is incorrect or unfair, you have the rights described in the section “Data Subject Rights.” This includes the right to request human intervention, to express your point of view, and to challenge the decision.
Retention 

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to manage our recruitment processes and to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

  • If your application is successful, the information you provided during recruitment will become part of your employee record and will be retained in line with our internal HR and employment policies.
  • If your application is not successful, we will retain your personal data for up to 1 year after your application. This allows us to respond to any queries about the decision and demonstrate compliance with legal obligations, reflecting our commitment to fairness and accountability.
  • If you join our talent pool, we may keep your data on file as long as you consent, but you can ask us to remove it at any time.

Where we no longer need your personal data, we delete it securely. If we retain any data for analytical purposes, we will anonymise it first so that it can no longer identify you. We take appropriate steps to protect your personal data throughout the entire retention period.

Version 

This Notice was last updated 1st August 2025.