Purpose of the Privacy Policy: This Privacy Policy outlines how Pathfinder Group collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information. Our commitment to your privacy is paramount, and we aim to be transparent about our data practices to build trust and ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Commitment to Privacy: Pathfinder Group is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our users, clients, and candidates. We prioritize the protection of personal information and are committed to using it responsibly and securely.
Scope of the Privacy Policy: This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website, services, and interactions with Pathfinder Group. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Examples: We collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, resume, employment history, and other information relevant to our executive search services.
Details on Collection: This information is collected when you fill out forms on our website, submit your resume, or contact us directly. We may also collect information during phone calls, emails, and other communications.
Examples: We collect non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, device information, and cookies. This information helps us understand how users interact with our website and services.
Details on Collection: Non-personal information is collected automatically through your interaction with our website using cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies.
Directly from Users: Information is collected directly from you when you provide it to us through forms, emails, or other direct interactions.
Automatically through Website Use: Information is collected automatically as you navigate our website using cookies and other tracking technologies.
From Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as recruitment partners, job boards, and public sources, which is integrated with our existing data to enhance our services.
Providing and Improving Services: We use your personal information to deliver and enhance our executive search services. This includes matching candidates with job opportunities, communicating with candidates and clients, and improving our service offerings.
Communication Purposes: Your contact information is used to send you notifications, updates, and relevant communications about our services. We may also use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Recruitment and Placement Services: We use your information to evaluate your qualifications, contact you about job opportunities, and facilitate the recruitment process. This includes sharing your information with potential employers with your consent.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal requirements, such as maintaining records for tax and audit purposes, and responding to lawful requests from public authorities.
Marketing and Promotional Activities: With your consent, we may use your information to conduct marketing and promotional activities, such as sending you newsletters, promotional offers, and event invitations. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
With Consent: We share your personal information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so. This includes sharing your resume with potential employers as part of the recruitment process.
With Service Providers: We engage third-party service providers to perform various services on our behalf, such as data processing, IT services, and marketing. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes specified by Pathfinder Group.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities, such as subpoenas or court orders. We will only disclose the minimum amount of information necessary to comply with legal obligations.
In Business Transfers: If Pathfinder Group is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new owner as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and ensure that your information remains protected.
With Affiliated Entities: We may share your information with affiliated companies within Pathfinder Group to enhance our services and provide you with comprehensive recruitment solutions.
Security Measures: We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include firewalls, encryption, and secure server environments.
Data Encryption: Personal data is encrypted during transmission using secure socket layer (SSL) technology and other encryption protocols to ensure the safety and confidentiality of your information.
Access Controls: We employ strict access controls to limit access to your personal information to only those employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information to process it on our behalf.
Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our systems and practices.
Retention Periods: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Criteria for Determining Retention Periods: The retention period is determined based on the nature and sensitivity of the information, the purposes for which it is processed, and any applicable legal requirements.
Deletion and Anonymization of Data: When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access or use.
Access to Personal Information: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. This allows you to verify the lawfulness of our processing and ensure the accuracy of the data.
Correction of Inaccuracies: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccuracies or incomplete information in your personal data to ensure it is accurate and up to date.
Deletion Requests: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if you withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.
Objection to Processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing purposes.
Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Withdrawal of Consent: If our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or contacting us directly.
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They help us recognize you as you navigate our website.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
Cookies help us improve our website’s functionality, understand how users interact with our site, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. They also enable features like user authentication and access to secure areas of the site.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to track and analyze website traffic. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.
Age Restrictions: Pathfinder Group’s services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our services or provide any personal information to us.
Parental Consent Requirements: If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information without their consent should contact us immediately.
Deletion of Information from Minors: If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete such information promptly. We encourage parents to monitor their children’s online activities to ensure that no information is collected without their permission.
Transfer Mechanisms: Pathfinder Group operates globally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside of your home country, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
Compliance with International Data Protection Laws: We comply with applicable data protection laws regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information transferred from the European Union and other regions with similar regulations.
User Rights in Relation to International Transfers: You have the right to be informed about the transfer mechanisms we use to safeguard your data. If you have any questions or require more information about international data transfers, please contact us.
Right to Modify the Privacy Policy: Pathfinder Group reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post the updated policy on our website and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
Notification of Changes: If we make significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified policy.
Effective Date of Changes: The changes to this Privacy Policy will become effective as of the date indicated at the top of the revised policy. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.
How to Contact Us: If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@pathfindergp.com. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and resolving any issues you may have.