Privacy Policy

We take our obligations in respect of the privacy of personal information very seriously and we will only process personal information as detailed in this policy unless we inform you otherwise. In order to ensure that the personal information we hold is accurate and up-to-date, we request that you inform us of any relevant changes to the personal information we hold about you.

Who are we

Stark Circle Limited (trading as Stark and Stark Executive Search) provide Recruitment Services to hiring customers seeking to recruit personnel for their business. Actual or potential hiring customers are referred to as 'Clients'.

The Recruitment Services offered are those of an Employment Business / Employment Agency and include:

• Executive Search
• Contingent Recruitment
• Succession Planning and Market Research
• Interim or Contract Appointments

Types of data we collect

Personal information:

• Name
• Email Address
• Contact details (including address)
• Job Title
• Job History

Additional data we might seek from you might include:

• Salary and Compensation details
• Bank Details
• Date of Birth
• Passport or Identification
• National insurance number
• In some cases, permits and Visas
• Opinions and references

We may also collect the following sensitive personal data about you:

• racial or ethnic origin
• political opinions
• religious or philosophical beliefs
• trade union membership
• genetic data
• biometric data
• data concerning health
• data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation.

We only collect sensitive personal data from you, and further process this data, where you have given explicit consent.

Where do we collect your personal information from:

The following are sources we might collect personal data about you:

• Directly from you
• Any third party acting on your behalf
• A Client
• Publicly available information
• Word of mouth or referrals (for example from a personal friend, former colleague or mutual contact)
• At interview
• Social media (e.g. Linkedin, Facebook)
• Job boards
• Websites and software applications

How we will use your personal data:

The processing of your personal information may include:

• Collecting and storing your personal data, whether in manual or electronic file
• Notifying you of potential roles or opportunities
• Assessing and reviewing your suitability for job roles
• Introducing and/or supplying you to actual or potential Clients
• Engaging you for a role with us or with our Clients, including any related administration e.g. timesheets and payroll
• Collating market or sector specific information and providing the same to our Clients
• Sending information to third parties with whom we have or intend to enter into arrangements which are related to our Recruitment Services
• Providing information to regulatory authorities or statutory bodies, and our legal or other professional advisers including insurers
• To market our Recruitment Services
• Keeping and retaining a record of our dealings (including emails, phones, meetings, interviews)
• Backing up information on our computer systems

Legal basis for processing your personal data

For prospective candidates, candidates, contractors, referees and clients, in providing our Recruitment Services, we will carry out some processing of personal data which is necessary for the purpose of our legitimate interests which include using your personal data to:

• Source potential opportunities or roles as part of our Recruitment Services
• Assess suitability regarding potential roles
• Contact your regarding our Recruitment Services
• Collate market information and/or trends and provide analysis to clients

Who do we share your personal data with

We will not share your personal information unless we are entitled to do so. Categories of persons or companies we may share you personal information with include:

• Individuals, hirers and other third parties necessary for the provision of our Recruitment Services
• Parties who process data on our behalf: Invenias Limited who host our company CRM
• Legal representatives
• Insurers

Cookies and personal data

You can visit our website without giving away your personal information. Stark Circle uses Google Analytics and Cookies in order to improve our service, user experience and analyse how the website is used. Aside from the approximate location (IP address), the information collected by Google Analytics is mostly anonymous traffic data including browser information, device information, language.

The collected information is used to provide an overview of how people are accessing and using the Stark Circle website. It is not used for any additional purpose, such as to profile those who access our website.

Do we transfer your data outside the EEA

We do not currently transfer data outside of the EEA.

What rights do you have in relation to the data we hold on you

The following rights are available to you with respect to the collection and processing of your data.

1. The right to be informed

2. The right of access

3. The right to rectification

4. The right to erasure

5. The right to restrict processing

6. The right to data portability

7. The right to object to processing

8. Rights in relation to automated decision making and processing

We usually act on requests and provide information free of charge and we will deal with your request within 30 days (unless we inform you otherwise it is going to take longer to deal with).

For further information on your rights you can consult the local data protection regulator in your country.

Do we make automated decisions about you?

No

How can you contact us?

If you are unhappy with how we’ve handled your information, or have further questions on the processing of your personal data, please contact Stark Circle Limited at PLATF9RM, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ, United Kingdom. Email hello@starkcircle.com.