Privacy Policy
Elevate Executive Selection (Bermuda) Ltd. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) of Bermuda. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you interact with us, including via our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
-
Name, contact details (email, phone number), address
-
CV/resumé and employment history
-
Educational qualifications and certifications
-
References and referee contact details
-
Immigration or work status and documentation
-
Any other information you voluntarily provide during our recruitment process
This information may be collected directly from you or from third-party sources (e.g. referees, publicly available platforms such as LinkedIn, or through clients with your consent).
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your information to:
-
Assess your suitability for job opportunities
-
Submit your information to clients (with your explicit consent)
-
Communicate with you about relevant roles
-
Conduct reference and background checks (where applicable and authorised)
-
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
-
Improve our services and website functionality
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under PIPA, we process your personal information with your consent, or where necessary:
-
To perform a contract with you (e.g. candidate engagement)
-
To comply with legal obligations
-
For legitimate business interests, balanced against your rights and freedoms
4. Your Rights Under PIPA
Under Bermuda’s PIPA legislation, you have the right to:
-
Be informed about how your data is used
-
Access your personal information
-
Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
-
Withdraw your consent at any time
-
Request deletion or restrict use of your data (where appropriate)
-
Object to processing in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, contact us at sylvia@elevateselection.ie.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your information. We may share your data:
-
With clients and employers, with your express permission
-
With third-party service providers (e.g. background check providers), under strict confidentiality
-
If legally required to do so (e.g. by law enforcement or a court order.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes encryption, access control, and regular security reviews.
7. International Transfers
As a Bermuda-based company working with global clients, we may transfer your personal information outside Bermuda. In such cases, we ensure adequate protections are in place to safeguard your data in line with PIPA standards.
8. Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary for recruitment purposes or legal obligations. If we no longer require your information, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us.