Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GEDON™ is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy applies to candidates, clients, suppliers, and website users.

2. Who We Are

GEDON™ is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm operating across the construction, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. We act as a Data Controller in relation to personal data we process.

For any data protection queries, please contact:
[Insert Data Protection Contact Email]

3. The Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Candidate Data

  • Name and contact details

  • CV and employment history

  • Education and qualifications

  • Salary information

  • Right-to-work documentation

  • Interview notes and assessments

  • References

  • Visa and relocation information (where applicable)

Client Data

  • Business contact information

  • Job descriptions

  • Commercial information relating to hiring requirements

Website Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Cookies and usage data

4. How We Collect Data

We collect personal data through:

  • Direct communication (email, phone, LinkedIn, website forms)

  • CV submissions

  • Referrals

  • Job applications

  • Networking events

  • Publicly available professional platforms

  • Client engagement discussions

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent

  • Legitimate interests (business development and recruitment services)

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legal obligations

Where consent is required, it can be withdrawn at any time.

6. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Match candidates to relevant opportunities

  • Present candidate profiles to clients (with consent)

  • Conduct executive search assignments

  • Facilitate interviews and offer processes

  • Provide relocation guidance where applicable

  • Maintain business relationships

  • Improve our services

We do not sell personal data.

7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • Clients for recruitment purposes

  • Background checking providers (where required)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations.

Candidates may request deletion of their data at any time.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request erasure

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

10. Data Security

GEDON™ implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.