Privacy Policy

This policy describes personal information handled in connection with Balerno Executive Search Partners’ website, client enquiries and executive search activities.

Website enquiries collect your name, email address, company (if supplied) and message. Network introductions collect your first and last name, email address, current role and any company, LinkedIn URL, leadership area, message or resume you choose to provide. A resume may contain employment history, education, qualifications and other personal details. Please do not include sensitive information that is unnecessary for an introduction.

In an executive search, information may also be provided by you, a prospective client, a referrer or a reference, or obtained from public professional sources. This may include professional experience, suitability for a role, communications and assessment information. 

Hosting and service providers may process technical information such as IP address, browser/device details, request times and security logs when you visit the website. The Cookie Preferences page explains the website technologies reviewed and any browser storage.

Information submitted through the forms is used to respond to enquiries, consider executive introductions, maintain professional relationships and communicate about relevant search opportunities. Search-related information may be used to understand a leadership brief, assess suitability and support an appointment. Technical information supports website delivery, reliability and security.

Where applicable law requires a lawful basis, the relevant basis may be steps requested before a contract or performance of a contract, legitimate interests in conducting proportionate executive search and professional communications, a legal obligation, or consent for activities that require it. Submitting a form is not consent to unrelated marketing.

No automated hiring or profiling system is installed in the website forms reviewed for this draft.

Form submissions are saved in the website’s hosted database. Uploaded resumes are stored in private file storage and linked to the network introduction. Website visitors cannot browse other people’s submissions or resumes. Access should be limited to authorised people and service providers who need it for the stated purpose; no system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Hosting, storage and other contracted service providers may process information to deliver services to Balerno Executive Search Partners. Candidate information may need to be shared with a relevant client and reference information may involve referees during a search. Information may also need to be disclosed where required by law or to establish, exercise or defend legal rights.

Because executive searches and service providers may involve different countries, personal information may be processed outside your country. 

Retention should be limited to the time reasonably needed for the purpose of collection, relevant professional relationships and any applicable legal or recordkeeping requirements. This draft does not promise an automatic deletion schedule: one must be confirmed and implemented.

Depending on the law that applies, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of information, object to certain processing (including direct marketing), or withdraw consent where processing relies on it. Rights are subject to applicable conditions and exceptions. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of earlier processing.

Use the privacy contact once confirmed, or the Contact form, to make a request. We may need to verify your identity before acting. You may also be able to complain to your local data protection authority.

Links to LinkedIn and other external websites lead to services with their own privacy practices. This policy applies to Balerno’s activities, not those external services. Changes to this policy will be reflected on this page with an updated date and any additional notice required.

Effective Date: 13 October 2026.