[ Last updated: October 21, 2024 ]

At Expert Search (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Serbian Personal Data Protection Law (Zakon o zaštiti podataka o ličnosti), and UAE data protection laws, such as the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 Regarding the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.expertsearchadvisory.com (the “Site”) or engage with our executive search services.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at info@expertsearchadvisory.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

 

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

1. Name
2. Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
3. Resume/CV or professional profile
4. Job application details
5. Assessment and interview information
6. Any other information you voluntarily provide when using our services or communicating with us.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

We may automatically collect certain data when you visit our Site, including:

 

1. IP address
2. Browser type and version
3. Operating system
4. Time zone setting
5. Information about your visit, such as pages viewed and clickstream behavior.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data in accordance with the following legal bases:

GDPR (EU/EEA): We process data based on your consent, the necessity for performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests (e.g., business development, marketing).

Serbia: Under the Personal Data Protection Law, we process data for legitimate business purposes, contract performance, legal obligations, or with your consent.

UAE: Under the PDPL, we process data based on contractual necessity, legal requirements, or your explicit consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

1. Providing Services: To assess candidates, match you with job opportunities, and communicate with you regarding executive search services.
2. Client Communication: To present potential candidates to our clients as part of the recruitment process.
3. Marketing & Updates: To send you newsletters, offers, and updates on our services, if you have opted in.
4. Improving Our Site: To enhance the functionality, security, and user experience of our Site.

Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Sharing and Transfers
We will only share your personal data in the following circumstances:

With Clients: To present suitable candidates for job opportunities.
With Third-Party Service Providers: Such as IT providers, data storage services, or other vendors who assist in operating our business.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
When transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Serbia, or UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms, to protect your data.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

GDPR: We retain personal data only as long as it is necessary for the purposes of processing, or as required by applicable law.

Serbia: Personal data is retained as long as needed for the purposes stated, with adherence to Serbian data protection laws.

UAE: Data retention is based on compliance with the PDPL, and we ensure personal data is securely disposed of when no longer required.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law (GDPR, Serbian law, or UAE law), you may have the following rights:

1. Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
2. Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request the deletion of your personal data where legally permitted.
4. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request us to limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
5. Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured format, or to transfer it to another organization.
6. Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.
7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Where you have provided consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@expertsearchadvisory.com. We will respond to your request within the statutory timeframe (e.g., one month under GDPR).

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While we strive to protect your data, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity on our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside of the EEA, Serbia, or the UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your personal data in compliance with applicable regulations.

Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws or our data processing practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and, where appropriate, notified to you via email or other means.

Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@expertsearchadvisory.com