Privacy Policy

Hollbridge Search is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, whether as a job seeker, client, or site visitor.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

For Candidates:

Full name, email address, phone number, and location
Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letters, and work history
Educational background and qualifications
References and referee contact details
Interview notes and assessment results
Work preferences, availability, and salary expectations

For Clients:

Company name, contact information, and hiring needs
Notes from calls and meetings
Job specifications and requirements

Automatically Collected Data:

IP address and browser data
Cookies and usage analytics when you visit our website

How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

To match candidates with job opportunities
To communicate job alerts or updates
To verify candidate qualifications and perform reference checks
To contact clients about potential candidates or recruitment services
To maintain our internal records
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following:

Your consent
Performance of a contract (e.g., recruitment agreement)
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests, such as improving our services or maintaining business relationships

Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Prospective employers or clients
Third-party service providers (e.g., CRM tools, CV parsing tools)
Legal or regulatory bodies when required

We ensure that all data sharing is secure and compliant with applicable laws such as the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary:.

You can request deletion or update of your data at any time.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes:

Encrypted data storage
Secure servers and access controls
Staff training and confidentiality agreements

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Object to processing or request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@hollbridge.com

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to accept or reject cookies via your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website and will include the effective date.