Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: 08/01/2026

Halcourt Search Limited (“Halcourt Search”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website or interact with us in the course of our business. This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Halcourt Search Limited is a UK-registered executive search and recruitment consultancy specialising in technology appointments.

For the purposes of data protection legislation, Halcourt Search Limited is the data controller of your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

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

a) Information you provide to us

  • Name, job title, employer
  • Email address, telephone number
  • Information submitted via contact forms or email correspondence
  • CVs, career history, qualifications, compensation details, and related professional information (where relevant to recruitment services)

b) Information we collect automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see section 9).

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so. We may use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via the website
  • Provide executive search and recruitment services
  • Assess suitability for current or future roles
  • Communicate with clients, candidates, and professional contacts
  • Maintain internal records and CRM systems
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  • Improve our website and services

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our business activities and does not override your rights
  • Consent – where you have explicitly provided consent (e.g. submitting a CV or enquiry)
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to perform a contract or take steps prior to entering a contract
  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with applicable laws

5. How We Share Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Clients and prospective employers (with candidate consent)
  • Professional advisers (legal, financial, or insurance)
  • Technology service providers (e.g. CRM, email, website hosting)
  • Regulatory or law enforcement bodies where required by law

We do not sell personal data to third parties. All third-party service providers are required to process data securely and in accordance with data protection legislation.

6. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Ongoing professional relationship
  • Recruitment activity
  • Legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Further details may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

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

Halcourt Search Limited
Email: contact@halcourtsearch.com