Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 October 2026

Found Executive ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you interact with our website and our executive search services.

Who we are
Found Executive is a specialist executive search firm based in London, United Kingdom. For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at hello@found-exec.com.

What data we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number)

  • Professional information (CV/résumé, career history, current role, LinkedIn profile)

  • Information you provide directly when engaging with us regarding a search or role

  • Basic website usage data via analytics (see our Cookie Policy)

How we collect it

  • Directly from you (e.g. if you send us your CV or contact us)

  • From publicly available sources (e.g. LinkedIn) as part of our search and talent mapping process

  • Via referrals from clients or candidates

Why we process this data
We process personal data for the following purposes, under UK GDPR:

  • To provide executive search and talent advisory services to our clients

  • To assess candidate suitability for specific roles

  • To communicate with candidates and clients about opportunities and engagements

  • To comply with our legal obligations

Our legal basis for processing is primarily legitimate interest (conducting search and recruitment activity) and, where relevant, consent or contract (where we are engaged by a client).

How long we keep data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. Candidate data not actively engaged with is periodically reviewed and deleted.

Who we share data with
We may share data with:

  • Prospective employer clients, as part of the search process (with appropriate candidate awareness)

  • Service providers who support our operations (e.g. CRM providers), under appropriate data processing agreements
    We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict certain processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@found-exec.com  .

International transfers
Given our work across North America, Europe, and APAC, data may occasionally be processed outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

Contact
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@found-exec.com.