Following Seas Recruiting LLC
Website Privacy Policy (GDPR and Global Data Protection)

Last updated: January 16, 2026

1. Who we are

Following Seas Recruiting LLC (“Following Seas Recruiting”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a Florida limited liability company providing talent acquisition and placement services for private households, estates, and related employers. Protecting your privacy is central to how we operate.

We act as a data controller for personal data we collect via our website and in the course of providing recruitment services, and as a data processor in certain circumstances where we process data on behalf of clients

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: dataprotection@followingseasrecruiting.com
Address: Data Privacy Request, Following Seas Recruiting LLC, 1515 South Andrews Ave #804, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States of America.

2. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal data when you:

  • Visit or use our website and online forms.

  • Contact us about our services (as a candidate or client).

  • Interact with us during the recruitment process.

It is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.

3. What data we collect

3.1 Data collected via the website

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Information you provide via website forms (e.g., “Contact” or “Request Info” forms), such as:

    • Name, email address, phone number.

    • Role, company name (for clients).

    • Any information you choose to include in free text fields.

  • Technical and usage information, such as:

    • IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers.

    • Pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URLs.

    • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 10 below).

We do not knowingly collect “special category” data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, biometric data, health data) via our website and request that you do not submit such data through online forms.

3.2 Additional data collected after initial contact

Once an initial inquiry is made (for example, when you are being considered as a candidate or you become a client), we may request and process additional information, including:

  • For candidates (data subjects):

    • CV/resume, work history, education, qualifications, skills.

    • Salary expectations, notice period, location preferences.

    • Right-to-work documentation and other information necessary to assess suitability for specific roles

  • For clients:

    • Contact details, role requirements, job descriptions.

    • Information about your organization relevant to the recruitment process.

Where we need to collect any special category data (for example, disability information for reasonable adjustments), this will only be done where lawful and, where required, with your explicit consent.

4. Legal bases for processing

We process personal data only where a lawful basis under GDPR applies, typically:

  • Legitimate interests:

    • Responding to inquiries submitted via website forms.

    • Managing recruitment processes for candidates and clients.

    • Improving our website and services via analytics.

  • Contractual necessity:

    • Taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (e.g., candidate screening, client onboarding).

    • Performing our obligations under recruitment service agreements.

  • Consent:

    • Where required for certain marketing communications or for processing certain special category data.

    • You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).

  • Legal obligations:

    • Complying with applicable laws, regulatory requests, and court orders.

5. How we use your data

We use personal data for the following purposes

  • To respond to and manage inquiries you submit via our website or by email.

  • To evaluate candidates for potential roles and to communicate with them about opportunities.

  • To provide recruitment and related services to clients.

  • To maintain business records, manage relationships, and administer contracts.

  • To analyze website usage and improve the design, content, and performance of our website (via cookies and analytics tools).

  • To ensure the security of our systems and prevent misuse of the website.

We may use third‑party service providers (“processors”), such as website hosting, analytics, and applicant tracking systems, to support these activities. Where we do so, we ensure appropriate data processing agreements and safeguards are in place in line with GDPR.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. International transfers and data storage

Your personal data may be stored and processed in the United States and, where necessary, other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer personal data from the EEA or UK to countries that do not have an adequacy decision, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or UK authorities.

  • Contractual and technical measures to protect data in line with GDPR requirements.

By providing your personal data to us, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur in accordance with applicable law. We use suitable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and manage ongoing relationships.

  • Carry out recruitment processes and maintain a limited record for legal and compliance reasons.

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations.

Candidate data may be retained for a defined period (for example, a set number of months/years) after the end of a recruitment process to demonstrate fair hiring practices and, where appropriate and lawful, to consider candidates for future roles. Where continued retention is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with our data retention procedures.

8. Your data protection rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right to be informed – to receive clear information about how we use your data (this Privacy Policy).

  • Right of access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to restrict processing – to ask us to limit processing of your data in certain cases.

  • Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine‑readable format and have it transmitted to another controller where technically feasible.

  • Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing.

  • Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling – where relevant, to not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that significantly affects you.

  • Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights or to ask a question about how we handle your data, contact:
Email: dataprotection@followingseasrecruiting.com
Address: Data Privacy Request, Following Seas Recruiting LLC, 1515 South Andrews Ave #804, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States of America.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for example, the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK) if you are dissatisfied with our response or believe your rights have been infringed.heidelbergmaterials+1

9. Special category data

“Special category” data under GDPR includes information revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic and biometric data, health data, and data concerning sex life or sexual orientation.

  • We do not intentionally collect such data via our website forms and ask that you do not submit it online.

  • Where special category data is genuinely needed (for example, disability information to enable reasonable adjustments), we will process it only where we have a lawful basis and, where required, your explicit consent.

10. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies provided through WordPress and third‑party analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve our services.

10.1 Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the operation of the website (e.g., security, load balancing).

  • Analytical/performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time on site).

  • Functionality cookies – remember your preferences (e.g., language settings).

  • Targeting/advertising cookies – where used, support tailored content or advertising based on browsing behavior.

All non‑essential cookies are configured to expire after a limited period (for example, 30 days), unless you clear them earlier through your browser settings.

10.2 Managing cookies

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies altogether.

  • Delete cookies that have already been set.

  • Configure settings to notify you when a cookie is being placed.

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. By continuing to use our website without changing your browser settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

11. Our role, responsibility, and accountability under GDPR

As a recruiter and placement agency, we recognize that:

  • Data subjects include candidates, clients, website users, and, in some cases, internal staff.

  • We act primarily as a data controller in relation to candidate and client data we collect and use for recruitment purposes.

  • We may act as a data processor when handling personal data strictly on behalf of a client and in accordance with their instructions.

We are responsible for implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and for selecting processors (such as ATS providers or hosting services) that offer sufficient guarantees of GDPR compliance. We may appoint a Data Protection Officer or equivalent privacy lead where appropriate to support ongoing compliance efforts.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures may include access controls, encryption, secure storage, and regular review of our security practices.

However, no system can be completely secure, and transmission of information via the internet is never entirely risk‑free. You are responsible for taking reasonable steps to protect your own devices and credentials.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Where appropriate, we may notify you by email or by a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website and services after any changes become effective will constitute your acknowledgment of the updated Privacy Policy.