Privacy Policy

Leading Edge Technology Search ("Leading Edge," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage our services, or communicate with us in any capacity.

By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website or provide us with your personal information.

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Professional information including job title, employer, work history, education, and professional qualifications
• Resumes, CVs, cover letters, and other application materials
• Compensation information and expectations
• References and referral information
• Any other information you choose to provide in correspondence with us

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device identifiers and general location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see "Cookies" section below)

Information From Third Parties

• Publicly available professional information from sources such as LinkedIn and company websites
• Information provided by our clients in connection with executive search engagements
• References provided by individuals you have designated

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide executive search and recruitment services to our clients
• To evaluate candidates for current and future opportunities
• To communicate with you about potential roles, engagements, or services
• To respond to inquiries, requests, or correspondence
• To improve our website, services, and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
• To send relevant industry insights or updates (with your consent where required)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With clients: Candidate information is shared with our clients only in connection with specific search engagements and only with your knowledge and, where appropriate, your consent
• With service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential
• For legal compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Confidentiality is central to how we operate. All candidate information, client relationships, and search engagement details are treated with the highest level of discretion. We implement organizational and contractual safeguards to ensure that personal information shared with us remains confidential and is only used for the purposes for which it was provided.

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Where engagements are conducted under non-disclosure agreements, we adhere strictly to the terms of those agreements.

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Candidate information may be retained for consideration in future search engagements unless you request its deletion.

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If you would like us to delete your personal information from our records, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

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We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect and maintain. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to certain processing of your information
• The right to data portability where applicable
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to exercise your rights, or wish to make a complaint, please contact us at:

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Leading Edge Technology Search

Email: mark@leadingedgetechnologysearch.com