Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Global Human Capital Group («GHCG», «we», «us», or «our») is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 («GDPR») and UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or services.

2. Who We Are

Global Human Capital Group Headquarters: United Arab Emirates (serving global markets including EU, GCC, Americas, and Asia-Pacific). Email: info@globalhumancapitalgroup.com Data Protection Enquiries: info@globalhumancapitalgroup.com Website: https://globalhumancapitalgroup.com

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, company, job title, location
  • Professional information: CV/resume, employment history, skills, qualifications
  • Communications: Enquiries submitted via email, WhatsApp, contact forms, or consultation booking systems
  • Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide executive search, recruitment, and HR consulting services
  • Provide career advisory and professional development services (including personalized assessments, reports, and guidance)
  • Schedule and conduct consultations
  • Respond to enquiries and service requests
  • Process job applications via our Career Portal (powered by Zoho Recruit)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send service updates and thought leadership content (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications, job applications)
  • Contract fulfilment (e.g., providing our services)
  • Legitimate business interests (e.g., improving our services, fraud prevention)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with employment and data protection laws)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Clients: With your explicit consent when submitting your profile for job opportunities
  • Service providers: Service providers: Zoho Recruit (candidate management – covered by a Data Processing Agreement in compliance with GDPR Article 28), Stripe (payments), Google Analytics (website analytics), email service providers
  • Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

Candidate Profile Sharing:

When you apply for a position via our Career Portal or submit your CV, you will be asked to provide explicit consent for us to share your profile with our client companies. We will never share your CV or personal data with clients without your prior consent. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting info@globalhumancapitalgroup.com.

7. International Data Transfers

GHCG operates globally. Your data may be transferred to countries outside the UAE and EU, including the United States, Europe, and other regions where we serve clients. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all third-party processors (e.g., Zoho Recruit)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable
  • Compliance with GDPR Chapter V requirements for international transfers

All data transfers are conducted in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 and GDPR.

8. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies strictly necessary for website functionality, security, and basic performance.
We do not currently use advertising or behavioural tracking cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Candidate data: Up to 2 years from last contact for active recruitment purposes. If you are successfully placed with a client, your data may be retained for longer periods as required by employment law and contractual obligations (typically up to 7 years). You may request deletion at any time, subject to our legal obligations.
  • Client data: Duration of business relationship + 7 years for compliance purposes
  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights:
Email: info@globalhumancapitalgroup.com
Unsubscribe from marketing: unsubscribe@globalhumancapitalgroup.com

11. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption (SSL/TLS), secure servers, and restricted access controls, to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.