This policy applies only to newsletter and job alert subscribers, not candidates or clients.

Last updated: 6th November 2025

1. Who We Are

Blackden Consulting

71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

Email: alistair.marriott@blackdenconsulting.com

Data Protection Contact: Alistair Marriott

2. What Data We Collect

When you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect only limited data:
Email address (required), Name (required), Email engagement data (e.g. opens, link clicks, unsubscribes)

Subscribing to this newsletter does not involve sending us your CV or any recruitment-related personal data. We only collect your email address and, if you choose to provide them, your name and job interests.

We do not collect CVs, employment history, salary details, references or candidate data under this policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:Send job alerts, market updates and insights by emailTailor content to your professional interestsMonitor newsletter engagement and improve contentMeet legal or regulatory requirementsWe do not sell or rent your personal data.

4. If You Contact Us Because of the Newsletter

If you contact us after receiving a newsletter — for example to discuss a role, send a CV or request recruitment services — any personal data you subsequently provide will be processed under our General Recruitment Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, available at:
https://www.blackdenconsulting.com/terms-and-conditions

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent
— when you subscribe to the newsletter
Legitimate interest — to monitor engagement and maintain secure email delivery

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or emailing us.

6. International Data Transfers

Some email or technology providers may store data outside the UK/EEA (e.g. in the United States).
Where this happens, we use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

7. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that has legal or significant effects on you.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information until: You unsubscribe, or Your email is inactive/bouncing for 12+ months. Your data is then securely removed from our email system.

9. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data may be shared with:Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, HubSpot)IT and hosting providers supporting email delivery Regulators or authorities, if legally required

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and process your data only under our instructions.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent/unsubscribe at any time
Restrict or object to processing
Complain to the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)
Contact: alistair.marriott@blackdenconsulting.com

11. Tracking and Cookies

Emails may include tracking pixels to record opens and link clicks. You can disable this by turning off images in your email settings.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy. The most recent version will always be available, and significant changes may be communicated by email.