Who we are
Eligio Global (“Eligio”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an executive search and leadership advisory firm. We handle personal data about senior candidates, referees, clients, and website visitors in the course of providing our services. We are committed to protecting that data and using it responsibly and lawfully.
Controller
For most processing described in this notice, Eligio Global is the data controller. You can contact us at
info@eligioglobal.com.
Scope of this notice
This notice explains the personal data we collect, how and why we use it, who we share it with, how long we retain it, and your rights. It applies to candidates, prospective candidates, clients, suppliers, referees, and visitors to our website.
Data we collect
We may collect the following categories of data, depending on our relationship with you:
- Identification and contact details (name, email, phone, job title, employer, location).
- Professional profile (CV/resume, career history, board and committee roles, qualifications, skills, languages, public profiles such as LinkedIn).
- Due diligence and referencing information (professional references, interview notes, publicly available information, right to work checks where appropriate).
- Preferences and logistics (role interests, compensation expectations, mobility/relocation preferences).
- Website and communications data (IP address, device and browser data, analytics, cookies, emails and meeting notes).
We do not seek to collect special category data. If such data is disclosed by you (e.g., health or diversity information), we will only process it with a suitable legal basis and, where required, your explicit consent.
How we use personal data
We use personal data to:
• deliver executive search, board and leadership advisory services;
• assess suitability for roles and present shortlists to clients;
• conduct referencing and due diligence with your knowledge;
• manage client relationships, engagements, billing and compliance;
• operate and improve our website and digital services; and
• send service related communications and (where permitted) thought leadership or event invitations.
Legal bases
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases: (i) our legitimate interests in providing professional services to clients and advancing candidates’ careers; (ii) performance of a contract or steps taken at your request; (iii) compliance with legal obligations; and (iv) your consent where required (for example, for certain due diligence or marketing activities). You may withdraw consent at any time.
Where we obtain data
We may receive data directly from you, from clients, from professional referees you nominate, and from publicly available sources (e.g., company websites, filings, professional networks, reputable databases).
Sharing your data
We share personal data only as necessary with: (i) clients considering you for a role; (ii) referees and third party screeners with your knowledge; (iii) trusted service providers (IT, analytics, communications, document management) under contract; and (iv) regulators or authorities where required by law.
International transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as UK/EU Standard Contractual Clauses and, where relevant, transfer risk assessments) to protect your information.
Retention
We keep data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this notice, taking into account limitation periods and our professional obligations. We review candidate and client records periodically and delete or anonymise data when it is no longer needed.
Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and to data portability. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). To exercise your rights, please contact info@eligioglobal.com.
Marketing
We may send thought leadership or event communications to business contacts where permitted by law. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the message or contacting us.
Security
We use technical and organisational measures appropriate to the risk to protect personal data, including access controls, encryption in transit, and staff confidentiality and training measures.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For details of the cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
Contact
Questions or requests about this notice can be sent to info@eligioglobal.com.
Changes to this notice
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.