Candidate Privacy Notice

Last updated: 1st July 2025

Arnett International ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of candidates we engage with through our executive search and recruitment services. This notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data and outlines your rights under UK data protection law.

1. Who We Are

Arnett International is a trading division of Red Sky Group (UK&I) Ltd, providing retained and contingent executive search services across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and other global regions.

Principal Place of Business:
Suite 18, Building 6, Hatton Lane, Croxley Business Park, Watford, WD18 8YH
Email: info@arnettinternational.com

We are a data controller, and we may share your personal data with other entities within Red Sky Group — including our sister company Red Sky Personnel — where relevant and lawful for recruitment, operational, or compliance purposes.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Identity and contact details – full name, email, phone number, address, nationality
Career and employment information – CV, job titles, salary expectations, qualifications, achievements
Supporting documentation – right to work details, references, certifications
Interview data – notes, reports, assessment results, video introductions or recordings
Public data – LinkedIn profiles, press releases, directorship listings
Special category data (with your consent) – e.g. background checks, health, or diversity data

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data from:

Job applications and CV submissions
Direct engagement via email, phone, or referral
Online sources (LinkedIn, company websites, executive directories)
Clients or referrers recommending you for roles
Background check providers (with consent)

4. Why We Process Your Data

We process candidate data in order to:

Match you with relevant senior or executive-level opportunities
Present your credentials to clients (with your knowledge and consent)
Assess your suitability for current and future vacancies
Maintain talent pipelines within our group for succession planning
Conduct due diligence or regulatory compliance checks
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (where applicable)

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Our lawful bases for processing your data include:

Legitimate interest – delivering executive search and recruitment services
Consent – when we share your profile with clients or conduct optional checks
Contract – where processing is necessary before entering into employment
Legal obligation – for compliance with applicable employment or immigration laws

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

Employers and hiring stakeholders for relevant roles (with your permission)
Third-party services (e.g. psychometric assessors, referencing, or screening providers)
Logic Melon or similar CRM platforms used for secure data storage
Other Red Sky Group entities, including Red Sky Personnel, where aligned with your job search or our business activities

We do not sell or share your personal data for unrelated third-party marketing.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of your data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA. When this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) are in place.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain candidate data for up to 5 years from the date of your last meaningful interaction with us, unless:

You request earlier deletion;
You are successfully placed, and legal or contractual obligations require further retention;
We are required by law to keep certain records beyond this period.

You may request access, updates, or deletion of your data at any time by contacting info@arnettinternational.com

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to or restrict how we use your data
Request your data be transferred to another provider (data portability)
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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

10. How to Complain

We aim to resolve any concerns quickly. If you're dissatisfied, you may raise a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
Phone: 0303 123 1113