Privacy Policy

1. Collection of Personal Information

Pengelly O’Neill collects personal data exclusively when it is strictly necessary to provide our professional legal recruitment services. Any information gathered is obtained through fair, transparent, and lawful means. We ensure that candidates are fully apprised of the specific reasons for data collection and the intended application of that data within the recruitment lifecycle.

2. Primary Purpose of Processing

Your personal information is processed with the sole intent of evaluating your professional qualifications and suitability for specific legal roles. This process includes identifying pertinent career opportunities, providing bespoke market intelligence, and facilitating strategic introductions to law firms or corporate entities that complement your professional experience and career objectives.

3. Consent and Confidentiality

Maintaining candidate trust is paramount to our service. We strictly adhere to a policy where no CV, professional profile, or identifying details are disclosed to any law firm or third-party client without your explicit, prior consent for a designated vacancy or professional introduction.

4. Information Security Protocols

We implement rigorous, commercially recognized security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. Our commitment to data integrity includes the use of industry-standard encryption, secure server architecture, and strict internal access controls.

5. Third-Party Disclosure Policy

We do not sell, lease, or distribute your personally identifiable information to external third parties for commercial or marketing purposes. Information is only shared within the context of the recruitment process as previously agreed or as required by prevailing legal and regulatory frameworks.

6. Lawful and Ethical Collection

All data is collected in strict accordance with relevant data protection laws, including the GDPR. We ensure that every piece of information we hold has a verified lawful basis for processing, maintaining a clear audit trail of how and why the data was acquired.

7. Data Retention and Lifecycle

We retain your personal information only for the duration required to deliver the professional services you have requested. Once the recruitment cycle is complete or the data is no longer necessary for statutory or professional purposes, it is securely purged or anonymized.

8. External and Third-Party Links

Our website may provide links to external resources, such as professional bodies or client portals. We must state that Pengelly O’Neill does not exercise control over the content or privacy practices of these third-party platforms and cannot be held responsible for their data handling practices.

9. Right to Restrict Information

You reserve the absolute right to decline our requests for personal data. However, please understand that certain identifying and professional information is essential for verifying credentials; refusing to provide such data may limit our ability to successfully represent your interests to prospective employers.

10. Direct Communication and Support

Should you have any concerns regarding the management of your personal information, or if you wish to exercise your rights under data protection laws, please contact our professional support team directly. We are committed to resolving all privacy-related inquiries with transparency and diligence.