Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24th February 2025 
Last Updated: 24th February 2025

Verus Search ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect We may collect and process the following personal data, including certain demographic details such as age and gender, in accordance with applicable laws: We may collect and process the following personal data:
We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, job title, employer details, age, gender.

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.

  • Professional Data: CVs, employment history, qualifications, references.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage details.

  • Marketing and Communication Data: Your preferences for receiving communications from us.

2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data through the following methods:

  • Directly from you when you contact us, submit your CV, or engage with our services.

  • From third parties such as employers, professional references, and publicly available sources like LinkedIn.

  • Automatically via our website (e.g., cookies and analytics tools).

3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide recruitment and executive search services.

  • To assess your suitability for potential job opportunities.

  • To communicate with you regarding job placements or relevant market insights.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • To improve our website and services through analytics.

  • With your consent, to send you marketing communications.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate Interests: To provide recruitment services and career opportunities.

  • Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for a contract.

  • Legal Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory obligations.

  • Consent: For marketing and specific processing activities.

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your data with:

  • Prospective employers and clients for recruitment purposes.

  • Third-party service providers who support our operations (e.g., IT support, analytics providers).

  • Legal and regulatory bodies where required by law.

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:

  • Candidate data: Retained for up to 2 years from last engagement.

  • Client and business contact data: Retained for as long as a relationship exists and thereafter as required for legal and regulatory compliance.

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

7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage users to take their own precautions when sharing personal information online.

8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limitation on how we process your data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.

  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@verus-search.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, improve functionality, and analyse site traffic. Cookies may include essential cookies necessary for website performance, analytical cookies to help us understand visitor interactions, and marketing cookies for targeted advertising. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

10. International Data Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent measures.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Verus Search
info@verus-search.com
028 9002 9111

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.