Privacy Policy
Edge Capital Group Recruitment Ltd
Effective Date: 21/12/2025
Last Updated: 22/12/2025 at 09:15
1. Introduction
Edge Capital Group Recruitment Ltd (“Edge Capital Group”, “ECG”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is
committed to protecting personal data and respecting the privacy rights of individuals in
accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:
● The UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”)
● The EU General Data Protection Regulation (“EU GDPR”)
● The Data Protection Act 2018
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, retain, and protect personal data in
connection with:
● Our recruiting and talent management activities
● Our website: https://www.edgecapitalgroup.co.uk/
● Our internal systems and professional communications
This policy applies to all personal data processed by Edge Capital Group, regardless of
format or medium.
2. Identity of the Data Controller
EDGE CAPITAL GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD
Company Number: 16773339
Registered Office Address:
186 Plank Lane
Leigh
United Kingdom
WN7 4QA
For the purposes of the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, Edge Capital Group Recruitment Ltd
acts as the Data Controller, meaning we determine why and how personal data is
processed.
Contact email for privacy and legal matters:
� legal@edgecapitalgroup.co.uk
3. Data Controller and Data Processor Roles
3.1 Data Controller
Edge Capital Group Recruitment Ltd is the Data Controller for all personal data processed
in connection with our recruiting and talent management activities.
As Data Controller, Edge Capital Group:
● Determines the purposes for which personal data is collected and used
● Determines the means of processing, including collection methods, storage, and
access
● Ensures compliance with applicable data protection laws
● Implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures
● Handles all data subject rights requests, including access, correction, deletion,
restriction, and objection
All privacy-related enquiries should be directed to Edge Capital Group using the contact
details provided in this Privacy Policy.
3.2 Data Processors
Edge Capital Group may engage trusted third-party service providers (“Data Processors”) to
support its operations.
Data Processors:
● Process personal data only on the documented instructions of Edge Capital
Group
● Do not determine the purposes or means of processing
● Are contractually required to:
○ Maintain confidentiality
○ Implement appropriate security measures
○ Assist Edge Capital Group in complying with its legal obligations
Examples of Data Processors may include cloud hosting providers, secure communication
platform providers, and technical service providers supporting internal recruitment workflows.
Edge Capital Group remains responsible for ensuring that all Data Processors comply with
applicable data protection requirements.
4. Categories of Data Subjects
We may process personal data relating to:
● Edge Capital Group employees and contractors
● People of interest (including developers, directors, recruiters, founders, and
professional collaborators)
● Candidates and job applicants
● Business contacts and representatives of companies
● Website users and visitors
5. Categories of Personal Data Processed
Depending on the context and permissions granted, we may process the following
categories of personal data:
5.1 Professional and Identification Data
● Full name
● Professional title or headline
● Current role and employer
● Employment history
● Education history
● Skills, qualifications, and professional experience
● Public professional profile URLs (e.g. LinkedIn)
5.2 Contact Information
(only where permission has been granted or where information is publicly available in a
professional context)
● Business email addresses
● Business telephone numbers
● Messaging identifiers (e.g. WhatsApp or Telegram usernames)
5.3 Communications Data
(where relevant and permitted)
● Messages exchanged for recruiting or professional purposes
● Internal notes and logs created as part of recruitment processes
● Communication metadata, such as timestamps and delivery status
We do not intentionally collect special category personal data unless required by law or
voluntarily provided by the individual.
6. Sources and Methods of Data Collection
Personal data is collected lawfully through one or more of the following sources:
● Directly from individuals, including applications, introductions, or voluntary
submissions
● With the explicit permission of the individual, including employees, contractors,
candidates, and people of interest
● From publicly available professional information, where such information has
been made publicly accessible by the individual and its use is reasonable and
expected in a recruitment context
● Through professional communications channels, including LinkedIn, WhatsApp,
and Telegram, where engagement is initiated or continued voluntarily
We do not collect personal data covertly or in a manner intended to circumvent platform
rules or individual expectations.
7. Communications, Outreach, and Consent
Initial professional outreach by an Edge Capital Group employee may be conducted on the
basis of legitimate interest, consistent with common recruitment practices.
Where an individual responds to, continues, or voluntarily engages in professional
communications with Edge Capital Group, we may process and retain communications data
on the basis of:
● Consent inferred from continued voluntary engagement, and/or
● Legitimate interest, where such processing is necessary, proportionate, and
balanced against the individual’s rights and freedoms
Individuals may object to communications or withdraw consent at any time by contacting us
or requesting that communications cease.
8. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data solely for recruiting, talent management, and related
professional purposes, including:
● Identifying, sourcing, and evaluating potential candidates
● Managing recruitment pipelines and hiring processes
● Logging professional interactions and communications
● Facilitating ongoing professional communication
● Matching candidates with appropriate companies and roles
● Internal analysis and quality control to improve recruitment outcomes
Personal data is used only within Edge Capital Group’s internal systems and processes
to support these purposes.
9. No Sale of Data and Prohibited Uses
Edge Capital Group applies strict limitations to the use of personal data.
We expressly confirm that:
● We do not sell personal data
● We do not license personal data for commercial resale
● We do not trade, broker, or monetise personal data
● We do not engage in malicious, deceptive, or exploitative data practices
● We do not use personal data for unrelated advertising or mass marketing
Personal data is used exclusively for:
● Logging professional interactions
● Facilitating lawful communications
● Supporting internal recruitment and matching processes
Our objective is to ensure the best possible fit between candidates and companies,
while respecting individual privacy rights.
10. Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under GDPR:
● Legitimate interests, for recruitment, professional outreach, and talent management
● Consent, where individuals have provided it explicitly or through voluntary
engagement
● Contractual necessity, where processing is required to enter into or perform a
contract
● Legal obligation, where processing is required to comply with applicable laws
11. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this
Privacy Policy, including:
● The duration of active recruitment or professional engagement
● Reasonable follow-up and relationship management periods
● Compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
When no longer required, personal data is securely deleted, anonymised, or archived in
accordance with applicable law.
12. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic
Area, Edge Capital Group ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy
decisions or recognised contractual protections.
13. Data Subject Rights
Individuals have the right to:
● Access their personal data
● Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
● Request deletion of personal data
● Object to or restrict processing
● Withdraw consent at any time
● Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Requests may be submitted to:
� legal@edgecapitalgroup.co.uk
14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or
legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on our website.