Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the collection, use, disclosure, safeguarding, retention, and processing of Personal Information by Winsford Partners, Winsford Partners Inc., and Winsford Partners Search & Advisory (collectively, “Winsford Partners,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) in connection with our websites, digital platforms, communications, advisory services, search services, recruitment services, consulting engagements, and related business operations (collectively, the “Services”).
Winsford Partners operates in Canada, including the Province of Ontario, and in the United States of America. This Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy and data protection legislation including, without limitation:
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) (Canada)
Applicable provincial privacy requirements
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
Applicable U.S. state consumer privacy statutes
Any successor or amending legislation
1. Definitions
“Personal Information” or “Personal Data” means information about an identifiable individual, including information that directly or indirectly identifies, relates to, describes, references, or could reasonably be linked to a particular individual or household.
“Sensitive Personal Information” includes precise geolocation, government-issued identifiers, financial account data, biometric data, racial or ethnic origin, and other categories defined as sensitive under applicable law.
2. Categories of Personal Information Collected
Winsford Partners may collect the following categories of Personal Information:
Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
Professional and employment information (resume/CV data, credentials, work history)
Commercial information (engagement history, service inquiries)
Internet and network activity (IP address, browser type, device identifiers)
Geolocation data (approximate location derived from IP)
Communications data (emails, correspondence)
Payment or billing information (if applicable)
Inferences derived from the above information
We do not collect Sensitive Personal Information beyond what is reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, unless explicitly provided by you in a professional context (e.g., resume disclosures).
3. Sources of Personal Information
Personal Information may be collected:
Directly from you (contact forms, resume submissions, email communications)
Through automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
From clients, candidates, referral sources, or business partners
From publicly available professional sources (e.g., professional directories)
4. Purposes for Collection and Use
We collect and process Personal Information for legitimate business purposes including:
Executive search and recruitment services
Advisory and consulting services
Client relationship management
Candidate evaluation and placement
Responding to inquiries
Business development and marketing communications
Website functionality and analytics
Legal compliance and risk management
Fraud prevention and security
We do not sell Personal Information for monetary consideration.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required by applicable law, our legal basis for processing includes:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests that do not override your rights
Under PIPEDA, consent may be express or implied depending on context and sensitivity.
6. Consumer Rights (Canada and United States)
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your Personal Information
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of Personal Information
Withdraw consent (Canada)
Opt-out of sale or sharing (California, where applicable)
Limit use of Sensitive Personal Information
Receive information about categories of data collected and disclosed
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights
Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.
We will verify identity before processing rights requests.
7. “Do Not Sell or Share” Disclosure
Winsford Partners does not sell Personal Information in the conventional sense. If future business practices constitute “selling” or “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA definitions, we will implement a clear opt-out mechanism as required by law.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Website performance
Analytics
Security
User experience optimization
You may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies.
9. Data Retention
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfill business purposes
Satisfy legal or regulatory requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Recruitment-related information may be retained for future opportunities unless deletion is requested.
10. Safeguards and Security
We implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of Personal Information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
11. International Transfers
Personal Information may be processed in Canada or the United States. By using our Services, you acknowledge cross-border data transfers where applicable.
12. Data Breach Notification
Where required by law, Winsford Partners will notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities of a breach of security safeguards involving Personal Information.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.
14. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
15. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, access requests, or complaints, contact:
Winsford Partners
Email: IT@WinsfordPartners.com
Telephone: 1-888-816-3434