Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/03/2026

Irvine Stewart Talent Partners Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data responsibly.

Who we are

Company: Irvine Stewart Talent Partners Ltd
Contact: contact@irvinestewart.com
We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.

What data we collect

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company and job title

  • Telephone number (if provided)

  • Any information you include in an enquiry

How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications

  • Discuss potential services or working relationships

  • Maintain professional records

We do not sell personal data or use it for unrelated marketing.

Lawful basis

Our lawful basis for processing personal data is legitimate interests, specifically responding to business enquiries and operating our professional services.

Sharing and storage

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. We may also use trusted tools (such as email and productivity software) to manage communications.
All providers are required to keep data secure and confidential.

How long we keep data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, recruitment activity, or maintaining appropriate business records.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you have concerns, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
We would welcome the opportunity to address concerns directly first.

Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.

Cookies

We use cookies to ensure our website works properly and to understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please contact us.

Candidates

If you contact us or provide a CV (for example by email, LinkedIn, referral, or direct application), we will process your personal data for recruitment purposes.

What data we process

This may include:

  • Your CV and employment history 

  • Contact details 

  • Skills, experience, and qualifications 

  • Notes from discussions or interviews 

  • Any information you choose to share with us 

How we use candidate data

We use candidate data to:

– Assess suitability for current or future roles 

– Contact you about relevant opportunities 

– Discuss potential introductions to client organisations 

We will not share your CV or personal data with any client without your explicit permission.

Lawful basis

Our lawful basis for processing candidate data is legitimate interests, specifically operating our recruitment and executive search services and connecting candidates with relevant opportunities.

Retention

We retain candidate data only for as long as it remains relevant to our recruitment activity. If you ask us to delete your data, we will do so promptly unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory reasons.

Your rights

  • In addition to the rights outlined above, candidates have the right to:

  • Object to processing for recruitment processes

  • Request deletion of their data 

  • Ask how their data has been used or shared