The Type of Personal Information We Collect
We currently collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identifiers, Contacts, and Characteristics: name, contact details, job title, company name.

• Financial Data: billing account details, billing contact details, VAT number, expected salary aspirations, professional membership information.

• Career-Related Data: biography, curriculum vitae (CV), references, meeting notes, application forms, industry specialization, board experience history, non-compete clause or restrictions.

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How We Collect and Use Personal Information
We connect top talented senior professionals across the globe with key decision-makers from different industries and sectors to address their business challenges. We process information provided directly by our clients and community or through direct research for the following purposes:

• Connecting Clients and Professionals: We facilitate networking and engagement between senior professionals and decision-makers.

• Career Transition Support: We assist with career transitions, providing services like CV and LinkedIn profile optimization to enhance personal brand identity.

• Learning, Networking, and Connecting: We support professional development by offering networking opportunities and connecting individuals with potential business opportunities and career progression.

• LinkedIn Usage: We may use your publicly accessible LinkedIn profile as a point of introduction to connect you with other senior professionals.

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Membership Community Area
We offer a membership community area where members can interact, share insights, and access exclusive resources. The following details explain how we collect, use, and protect personal information within this community:

1. Types of Personal Information Collected in the Community Area
   In addition to the data mentioned above, we may collect:

   • Profile Information: details such as job title, professional biography, and areas of expertise as shared by members within their community profiles.

   • Activity Data: participation data, such as forum posts, comments, and interactions within the community.

   • Optional Information: any additional data shared by members, such as preferences for receiving updates on specific topics or areas of professional interest.

2. Purpose of Data Collection in the Community

   • Networking and Engagement: We use this data to facilitate networking opportunities, enable meaningful connections between members, and support engagement within the community.

   • Community Content and Contributions: Members’ posts, comments, and contributions may be visible to other members to foster knowledge-sharing and professional collaboration.

   • Event Participation and Updates: Information provided by members may be used to inform them of community events, discussions, or updates relevant to their professional interests.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing Community Data

   • Legitimate Interests: Processing data within the membership community aligns with our legitimate interest to foster a collaborative and engaging platform.

   • Consent: Certain activities, such as the sharing of optional profile information or preferences, are based on your consent. You may modify or delete such data at any time.

4. Data Sharing in the Community

   • Community Access: Only registered members have access to the community. Personal information such as your name, profile information, and contributions may be visible to other community members.

   • Third-Party Integrations: In some cases, third-party tools are integrated to support community features. We ensure these third parties are GDPR-compliant and only process data as necessary to provide these services.

5. Data Retention in the Community Area

   • Active Membership: We retain data associated with community activity as long as your membership is active.

   • Membership Termination: When you discontinue membership, we will delete or anonymize personal data associated with your community contributions, unless retention is required for legal or regulatory reasons.

6. Your Data Rights Within the Community

   • You have the right to manage or delete data shared within the community. Profile information, optional data, and contributions can typically be modified through account settings. Should you wish to permanently remove your community contributions or data, please contact us at info@thenakedheadhunter.com.

7. Community Conduct and Data Protection

   • Confidentiality and Respect: We remind all members to respect the confidentiality of shared information. Please avoid sharing personal or sensitive data about other individuals within the community.

   • Moderation: Posts and comments may be moderated to ensure compliance with our guidelines and protect the privacy and integrity of all members.

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Our Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

1. Legitimate Interest: Our data processing activities support legitimate interests in connecting professionals and offering networking opportunities, as long as this does not infringe upon your rights.

2. Contractual Necessity: In some cases, data processing is required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you or your organization.

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You may withdraw your consent or object to data processing at any time by contacting us at info@thenakedheadhunter.com.

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Data Sharing and Third Parties
In delivering our services, we may share personal information with trusted third parties, such as cloud storage providers, for secure data storage. We ensure that any third parties are GDPR-compliant and only access data as necessary to fulfill our services. No personal information is sold or shared for marketing purposes without explicit consent.

 

How We Store Your Personal Information
We are a global organization with teams from various countries. Your personal information is stored in a secure, encrypted environment on a reputable cloud-based server. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes of our projects, after which minimal information is kept solely for historical records and for future contact if permitted.

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Data Retention Policy
We retain personal information:

• For the duration of active projects and relevant interactions.

• Upon project completion, minimum data is archived for record-keeping and potential follow-ups, typically retained for 7 years unless further retention is required for legal or regulatory reasons.

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Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• Right of Access: You may request copies of your personal information.

• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections or updates to inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

• Right to Restriction of Processing: You may ask us to limit data processing in certain situations.

• Right to Object: You may object to data processing in certain cases, particularly for direct marketing purposes.

• Right to Data Portability: You may request transfer of your data to another organization or yourself.

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Requests are typically responded to within one month. There is no fee for exercising these rights. Please contact us at info@thenakedheadhunter.com to submit a request.

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Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
We do not utilize automated decision-making or profiling that would significantly impact individuals. If this changes, we will inform you and ensure you have the right to opt out.

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How to Complain
If you have concerns about our data handling practices, please contact us at info@thenakedheadhunter.com. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may also contact the ICO:

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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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This privacy policy is designed to cover all your services, including the membership community, and reflects the GDPR’s latest transparency and user rights requirements.