Privacy & GDPR

Privacy Policy
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Last Updated: June 2026
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Harper Anderton Associates Limited, trading as Harper Anderton and Harper Search ("we", "our", "us"), is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018.By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are
Harper Anderton Associates Limited is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

Company Number: 07025355

Registered Office
C/O TC Group
The Courtyard
Shoreham Road
Upper Beeding
Steyning
West Sussex
England
BN44 3TN

Office Address
Redhill Chambers
2D High Street
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1RJ

Email: info@harperanderton.com
Website: https://www.harperanderton.com

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us using the details above.

Information We Collect
We may collect and process personal information relating to candidates, clients, suppliers and visitors to our website.

Candidate Information
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This may include:

• Name and contact details.
• CV and employment history.
• Qualifications and education.
• Salary and remuneration information.
• Interview feedback and notes.
• Career aspirations and preferences.
• References and right-to-work information.
• Information available from publicly accessible sources, including LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms.

Client and Business Contact Information
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This may include:
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• Names and job titles.
• Company details.
• Business contact information.
• Correspondence and meeting notes.

Website Information
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This may include:
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• IP addresses.
• Browser information.
• Device information.
• Website usage data.
• Cookie preferences.
• Information submitted through forms on our website.

How We Obtain Information
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We may obtain personal information:
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• Directly from you.
• Through our website.
• Via telephone, email and video calls.
• From referrals.
• Through job boards.
• Through LinkedIn and other professional networking sites.
• Through clients and business contacts.From publicly available sources.

How We Use Your Information
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We use personal information to:
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• Deliver recruitment and executive search services.
• Identify and assess suitable candidates.
• Introduce candidates to clients and prospective employers.
• Arrange interviews and manage recruitment processes.
• Conduct market mapping and talent identification activities.
• Verify information and references.
• Maintain relationships with candidates and clients.
• Send relevant communications and market updates.
• Improve our website and services.Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interests
To provide recruitment and executive search services and maintain professional relationships.

Contract
Where processing is necessary to fulfil contractual obligations or to take steps before entering into a contract.

Legal Obligation
Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Consent
Where consent is required, including certain marketing activities. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Sharing Your Information
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We may share personal information with:
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• Current and prospective employers.
• Clients and hiring managers.
• Referees and previous employers.
• Professional advisers, including accountants, insurers and legal advisers.
• Information technology providers.
• Government bodies and regulatory authorities where required by law.

We may use third-party providers including applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, cloud storage providers, email and communication systems, website hosting providers and professional networking platforms. Examples include JobAdder, Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn.
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We only share personal information where there is a lawful basis to do so.

International Transfers
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Some of our service providers may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Data Retention
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We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.
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Typical retention periods include:
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• Candidate records: up to two years following our last meaningful contact.
• Client and supplier records: up to six years following the end of the relationship.
• Financial records: six years in accordance with legal requirements.
• Website information: in accordance with our cookie settings and applicable legislation.

Information may be retained for longer where required by law or where we have a legitimate business reason for doing so.

Your Rights
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Under UK GDPR, individuals have the right to:
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• Access their personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Restrict processing.Object to processing.
• Request transfer of personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent.

Requests should be sent to:
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info@harperanderton.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Cookies
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Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookies may be used to:
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• Analyse website traffic.
• Improve user experience.
• Monitor website performance.
• Provide relevant content.

Most web browsers allow cookies to be managed through browser settings.

Google Analytics
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We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Further information can be found at:
https://support.google.com/analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Third-Party Websites
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‍Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

LinkedIn and Social Media

‍As part of our recruitment and executive search activities, we may process information obtained from publicly available professional profiles and social media platforms, including LinkedIn.
Such information is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

Marketing Communications

We may occasionally send:

• Vacancy alerts.
• Salary surveys.
• Market reports.
• Industry insights.
• Newsletters.
• Event invitations.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

Security

‍We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration and disclosure.
Whilst we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to this Policy

‍We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Contact

‍If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Harper Anderton Associates Limited
‍Redhill Chambers
2D High Street
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 1RJ
Email: info@harperanderton.com
‍Website: https://www.harperanderton.com