Privacy Policy

Spencer & Thurlow (“we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us or use our recruitment services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described within this Privacy Policy.

WHO WE ARE

Spencer & Thurlow is a specialist executive search and recruitment consultancy focused on Executive Assistants, Private PAs, Chiefs of Staff and executive support professionals across investment firms, family offices, private offices and high-growth businesses.

Data Controller
Spencer & Thurlow
Email: contact@spencerandthurlow.com

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect personal information including your full name, email address, telephone number, postal address, employment history, Curriculum Vitae, salary expectations, qualifications, professional references, interview notes and career preferences.

We may collect employer information including contact name, company name, business email address, telephone number, recruitment requirements and hiring preferences. We may also collect website information including IP address, browser type, device information, website usage information, cookies and analytics data.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We process personal information for legitimate business purposes including providing recruitment and executive search services, assessing candidate suitability, introducing candidates to prospective employers, responding to enquiries, managing recruitment processes, communicating about relevant opportunities, improving our website and services, and complying with legal and regulatory obligations. We will only process your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal information under one or more of the following legal bases: your consent; performance of a contract; legitimate business interests; and compliance with legal obligations.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

If you submit your CV or register with Spencer & Thurlow, we may retain your information for future recruitment opportunities where appropriate. We will only introduce your profile to prospective employers where we believe there is a genuine opportunity and it is appropriate to do so. We do not sell your personal information.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Information submitted through our employer enquiry forms is used solely for responding to recruitment enquiries and delivering executive search services.

SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We may share personal information with prospective employers, professional advisers, technology providers supporting our business and regulatory authorities where legally required. We require all third parties to process personal information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Where appropriate, candidate information may be retained for consideration for future opportunities unless you request its deletion.

DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration or disclosure. Although we take reasonable precautions, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK data protection legislation you have the right to request access to your personal information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information, restrict processing, object to processing, request data portability, withdraw consent where consent applies, and lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse website usage and enhance user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page together with the date it was last updated.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how Spencer & Thurlow processes your personal information, please contact Spencer & Thurlow at contact@spencerandthurlow.com.