Privacy & Cookie Policy
Centro Talent Ltd 


1. Who we are
Centro Talent Limited ("Centro Talent", "we", "us", "our") is a specialist executive search and recruitment consultancy. Our registered office is in England and Wales. We operate the website at centrotalent.com (the "Site").
We are the data controller for the personal data we collect through this Site and through our recruitment activities. For any data-related queries, contact us at: info@centrotalent.com

2. What personal data we collect
Candidates

• Name, contact details (email, phone, LinkedIn profile, location)

• CV, work history, qualifications, and professional experience

• Details of compensation expectations and job preferences

• References and right-to-work documentation

• Notes from conversations or interviews

Clients and hiring contacts

• Name, job title, employer, and professional contact details

• Details of roles, hiring requirements, and business needs discussed with us

• Correspondence and meeting notes

Website visitors

• IP address, browser type, and device information

• Pages visited, time spent, and referral source

• Information submitted via contact or enquiry forms

3. How we collect your data
We collect personal data through:

• Direct contact — when you call, email, or complete a form on our Site

• Publicly available sources — including LinkedIn and professional networking platforms

• Referrals — from colleagues or other professionals who recommend you to us

• Our clients — when they share candidate or contact information with us

• Cookies and analytics tools on our Site (see Section 9)
   

4. Why we use your data and our legal basis
PurposeLegal basis
Matching candidates to suitable roles and presenting profiles to clientsLegitimate interests
Maintaining a talent pipeline and candidate databaseLegitimate interests
Providing executive search services to client organisationsContract / Legitimate interests
Communicating about relevant opportunities and market updatesLegitimate interests / Consent
Complying with legal obligations (e.g. right-to-work checks)Legal obligation
Running and improving our SiteLegitimate interests
Responding to enquiries submitted via our SiteContract / Legitimate interests
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have assessed that our interests do not override your rights and freedoms. You may object to this processing at any time (see Section 7).

5. Who we share your data with
We may share your personal data with:

• Client organisations — where you have consented or it is necessary to facilitate a placement

• Technology and software providers — including our CRM, email, and website hosting providers, who act as data processors on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements

• Professional advisers — such as lawyers or accountants, bound by confidentiality obligations

• Regulatory bodies or law enforcement — where required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. How long we keep your data
We retain candidate data for up to 2 years from your last interaction with us, or longer if we have an ongoing relationship or legitimate business reason. Client contact data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and up to 6 years thereafter in accordance with legal requirements.
You may ask us to delete your data at any time (see Section 7). We will comply unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.

7. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

• Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing

• Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@centrotalent.com. We will respond within one calendar month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. International transfers
We primarily store and process data within the UK and European Economic Area. If we transfer personal data outside these areas, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK's International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or equivalent approved mechanisms.

9. Cookie policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve your experience.
What cookies we use
CategoryPurposeExamplesDuration
Strictly necessaryEssential for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled.Session cookies, security tokensSession
AnalyticsHelp us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g. pages visited, traffic sources). Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)Up to 2 years
FunctionalRemember your preferences to improve your experience.Language, region settingsUp to 1 year
MarketingUsed to deliver relevant content and track engagement. Only placed with your consent.LinkedIn Insight TagUp to 1 year
Managing cookies
When you first visit our Site, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences by category.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For more information on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.

10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Links to other websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Centro Talent Ltd
Email: info@centrotalent.com
Website: centrotalent.com