Watson Stafford Limited – Recruitment Privacy Statement
Watson Stafford Limited
York Road
London
N1 9AN
United Kingdom
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Watson Stafford Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in connection with our recruitment and executive search activities. It applies to candidates, prospective candidates, clients, and any individuals whose data we process as part of our services.
We act as a Data Controller when determining how and why your personal data is processed.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect information necessary for professional recruitment and executive search. This may include:
• Contact details (name, email address, phone number)
• Professional information (CVs, LinkedIn profiles, employment history, skills, qualifications)
• Career preferences and information you choose to share with us
• Communications between you and Watson Stafford
• Publicly available professional information (e.g., LinkedIn, company websites)
We do not collect assessment information, right‑to‑work documentation, or references as part of our process.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We may collect personal data from:
• Direct applications or enquiries
• CVs or profiles you send to us
• Professional networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn)
• Job boards and publicly available sources
• Conversations, calls, and email exchanges
• Information shared by clients during a search process
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to:
• Identify and assess suitable career opportunities
• Introduce you to clients for relevant roles
• Manage communications and maintain professional relationships
• Operate, improve, and develop our services
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations where required
Our lawful bases include legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity, and legal obligation.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
• Clients hiring for relevant roles
• Third‑party service providers (e.g., CRM systems, IT support)
• Professional advisers (e.g., legal or compliance)
• Regulatory bodies where legally required
We do not sell your data.
6. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for recruitment purposes, ongoing professional relationships, or legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
9. How We Protect Your Data
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including secure systems, access controls, and data‑minimisation practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Contact
Watson Stafford Limited
York Road, London, N1 9AN
United Kingdom
Email: hello@watsonstafford.com