Privacy Policy

Who we are

A-List Search is a boutique retained search firm with decades of experience in recruiting high impact executives and teams for growth stage companies, such as Bombas, WeWork, and Hinge as well as multinationals like Comcast, BCG and the London Stock Exchange. By providing highly personalized service, A-List invests the time to become a true extension of its clients’ culture and mission. Our process enables a highly collaborative relationships that span both years and multiple hires. We are true thought partners when it comes to finding the right talent to positively impact an organization’s growth, development and ultimate success.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Any data submitted through our contact form, such as your name, email address, and message, will only be used to respond to your inquiries. We will not share, sell, or distribute your information to third parties without your consent. All information is securely stored, and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. By submitting your details, you agree to our terms of data collection for communication purposes.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you have an account and you log in to this site, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

Our website uses analytics tools to collect data about how users interact with our services. This data may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and time spent on pages. We use this information to improve user experience, monitor website performance, and analyze trends. All data collected is anonymized and used solely for internal purposes. We do not share analytics data with third parties unless required by law. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information.

Who we share your data with

We value your privacy and only share your data with trusted third-party service providers to facilitate our services, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights. These providers may include hosting platforms, payment processors, and analytics services. We ensure that these parties adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and data protection standards. Your data is never sold or shared for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Any contact information you provide will be used solely for communication purposes. We will not share, sell, or distribute your contact details to third parties without your consent. Your information is securely stored, and access is limited to authorized personnel. Should you wish to update or remove your contact information from our database, please contact us directly, and we will process your request promptly.

Additional information

How we protect your data

We take your privacy seriously and employ a range of security measures to safeguard your personal information. Our systems use encryption, secure server storage, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of your data. We regularly monitor and update our security protocols to ensure your data remains safe. Additionally, we limit access to your information only to employees and third parties who require it for legitimate business purposes, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event of a data breach, we immediately implement our response plan, which includes isolating affected systems, assessing the breach’s scope, and identifying compromised data. We notify affected users promptly and collaborate with legal authorities to address the issue. Our team continuously monitors systems for vulnerabilities and performs regular security audits to minimize the risk of future incidents. Additionally, we offer support to affected users to help secure their accounts.

What third parties we receive data from

We may receive data from third-party partners, such as advertising networks, analytics providers, and social media platforms. This data may include usage patterns, user preferences, or demographic information that helps improve our services. Third parties may share this information with us in compliance with their privacy policies and legal requirements. We ensure that any data received is handled securely and used solely to enhance user experience, personalize content, or for service improvement in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We use automated decision-making processes and profiling with user data to enhance our services. This may include analyzing user behavior, preferences, and interactions to tailor content, offers, or services to individual users. Our profiling methods aim to provide a personalized experience, ensuring that users receive relevant information. We ensure these automated processes comply with data protection laws, and users have the right to request further details or opt-out of profiling activities where applicable.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We are committed to protecting your privacy while adhering to applicable industry regulations. As required by law, we may collect, process, and disclose certain personal information to comply with industry regulatory requirements. This disclosure may include financial, legal, or operational data necessary to meet compliance standards. We ensure that all disclosed information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and only shared with authorized entities for regulatory purposes. Our practices align with relevant laws to safeguard your data throughout this process.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties