Introduction
Sterling Martin (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our executive search services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information from Candidates, Clients, and Website Visitors.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information to effectively conduct our executive search services. This information may include:
Candidate Information:
- Resumes and CVs, including work history, education, skills, and qualifications.
- Contact information (name, address, email, phone number).
- Professional networking profiles (e.g., LinkedIn).
- Photographs.
- Interview notes and assessments.
- References and background check information (with consent).
- News reports and publicly available information related to professional activities.
- Any other information voluntarily provided by the candidate.
Client/Organization Information:
- Contact information of client representatives (name, title, email, phone number).
- Information about the organization and its hiring needs.
- Information related to the position being filled.
Website Visitor Information:
- Information collected through contact forms (name, email, message).
- Usage data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of visits).
- Cookies and tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Executive Search Services:
- Evaluating candidate qualifications and suitability for open positions.
- Presenting candidates to clients.
- Facilitating communication between candidates and clients.
- Conducting background checks and reference checks (with consent).
- Maintaining records of candidates and client interactions.
Communication:
- Responding to inquiries and requests.
- Providing updates on job opportunities or search progress.
- Sending newsletters and marketing materials (with consent).
Website Operation:
- Improving website functionality and user experience.
- Analyzing website traffic and usage.
- Maintaining security of the website.
Legal Compliance:
Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
- Clients: We share candidate information with clients for the purpose of evaluating and hiring candidates.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with background checks, technology services, or other business operations.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights or the rights of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties with your consent.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
Restriction of processing: You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data.
Data portability: You can ask for a copy of your data in a machine readable format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website. Please review our Cookie Policy, which also governs your visit and usage of the Sterling Martin website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
