PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

Laudale is a boutique interim management and executive search firm specialising in leadership roles from Management to CxO. We are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data, as well as your rights under GDPR and UK data privacy laws.

What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name, job title, employer, and salary details

  • CV or professional online profile

  • Contact information (phone, email)

  • Date of birth, postcode, preferences, and interests

  • References from third parties for verification

We primarily collect this information directly from you but may also obtain it from job boards, LinkedIn, or referrals.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide recruitment services and notify you of job opportunities

  • Manage our relationship with you (CRM)

  • Understand your preferences to improve our services

  • Share with clients for relevant roles (with your consent)

  • Conduct anonymised market research

We process your data based on legitimate interests (e.g., running our business and managing relationships), legal obligations (e.g., tax compliance), or contractual necessity (e.g., delivering recruitment services). We will always seek your consent before sharing your data with employers or conducting additional checks like credit or criminal record vetting.

Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Prospective employers for relevant roles

  • Referencing bodies (e.g., for pre-employment checks - with your consent)

  • Cloud service providers, including Microsoft, Google, and Capsule CRM, to support our business systems

We ensure third parties respect your privacy and use your data only as required. We may also share your data with regulatory bodies, law enforcement, or during a business sale if necessary.

International Data Transfers

We do not transfer your data outside the UK or EEA. All third-party processors we engage adhere to equivalent data protection standards.

Data Security

We protect your data using strong passwords, restricted access, and secure systems. Third parties handling your data are required to maintain similar security standards and dispose of your data when no longer needed.

How Long We Keep Your Data

If we have not contacted you in over 5 years, we will ask whether to retain your data. If not, we will delete or anonymise it unless required for legal or legitimate purposes

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Update or correct inaccuracies

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request deletion or restrict processing

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Request data transfer to another organisation

To exercise these rights, contact us at alec@laudale.com.

Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated to you in writing.