Privacy Policy

Harty Leadership Advisors
Last Updated: November 2025

At Harty Leadership Advisors, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.

1. Who We Are

Harty Leadership Advisors is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

Address: 24A Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 N528
Email: info@hartyleadershipadvisors.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

A. Data You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • CV/resume, employment history, career information
  • Professional references
  • Information submitted via contact forms or applications
  • Client enquiry details

B. Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

C. Special Category Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data unless voluntarily provided (e.g., diversity or assessment information). If collected, it is processed only with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

Executive Search Services

  • Evaluating candidate suitability
  • Presenting candidates to client organisations
  • Contacting candidates about roles
  • Reference and background verification (with consent)

Leadership Advisory Services

  • Leadership assessments
  • Coaching and advisory sessions
  • Psychometric tools and diagnostics (subject to specific agreements)

Website & Communication

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Website analytics and performance
  • Sending updates or marketing (with consent)

Legal and Regulatory

  • Compliance with Irish and EU data protection laws
  • Maintaining secure records

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following grounds:

  • Legitimate interests (recruitment, advisory services)
  • Contract performance (client or candidate agreements)
  • Consent (marketing, assessments, optional data)
  • Legal obligations

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

  • Clients seeking candidates
  • Psychometric assessment providers
  • IT and cloud service partners such as database and CRM providers
  • Regulatory bodies, if required

We do not sell personal data.

6. International Transfers

As Harty Leadership Advisors operates internationally, your data may be transferred outside the EEA or UK, including to the USA and Middle East.

We apply GDPR-compliant safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Contractual protections for data processors

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • Providing recruitment or advisory services
  • Legal compliance
  • Maintaining candidate or client relationships

You may request deletion at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact:
info@hartyleadershipadvisors.com

9. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to improve functionality and enhance user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Full details are outlined in our Cookie Policy 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or personal data processing, please contact:

Harty Leadership Advisors
Email: info@hartyleadershipadvisors.com
Address: 24A Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 N528.