Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18th 2026

1. Introduction

Anchorstone Search Partners Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a recruitment business. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of candidates, clients, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data in connection with our recruitment activities and website.

We comply with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Applicable United States privacy and consumer protection laws

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign. 

We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to platform providers, phone companies, and any other vendors who assist us in the delivery of text messages

All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

2. Who We Are

• Legal entity name: Anchorstone Search Partners Ltd
• Registered country: United Kingdom
• Registered address: 64 Southwark Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SE1 0AS
• Contact email: toby@anchorstonesearchpartners.com

For data protection purposes, we are the data controller.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Candidate Data

We collect and process personal data relating to job candidates, including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• CVs /résumés
• Employment history
• Education details
• Skills, qualifications, and experience
• Salary expectations (if provided)
• Right-to-work or eligibility information (if provided voluntarily)
• Any additional information you choose to submit during the recruitment process

3.2 Website and Contact Data

If you contact us via our website, we may collect:

• Contact details
• Messages or enquiries
• Uploaded documents

3.3 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and usage data

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

• Submit an application or CV via our website or forms
• Contact us directly by email or through our website
• Are referred to us by a third party (e.g. professional contact), where permitted by law
• Interact with our website

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data for recruitment and related business purposes, including:

• Assessing suitability for current or future roles
• Managing recruitment and selection processes
• Matching candidates with potential job opportunities
• Communicating with candidates about roles, applications, and recruitment updates
• Maintaining internal recruitment records
• Responding to enquiries
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Improving our recruitment services and website

6. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you submit your information voluntarily or agree to specific communications
• Legitimate interests – to operate our recruitment business, assess candidates, and communicate about opportunities
• Legal obligation – where processing is required by law

You may withdraw consent at any time.

7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Clients or prospective employers, only where relevant to recruitment and typically with your knowledge or consent
• Website hosting and IT service providers
• Email, communications, and form service providers
• Professional advisers (legal, compliance, accounting)

We do not sell candidate data.

All third parties are required to protect personal data and process it lawfully.

8. International Transfers

As part of our recruitment activities, personal data may be transferred outside the UK, including to the United States.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under UK GDPR

9. Data Retention

We retain recruitment data only for as long as necessary:

• Candidate and applicant data: typically 12 months after last meaningful interaction
• Where a placement is made, data may be retained longer for contractual or legal reasons

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

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

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

US users may also have rights under applicable state laws, including the right to opt out of certain communications.

11. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to ensure functionality and analyse usage.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

12. Data Security

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

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:

Email: toby@anchorstonesearchpartners.com