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Privacy Policy – Leaders Scout

Last Updated: 13-11-2025

Welcome to Leaders Scout
We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring full compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the regulations of the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA).

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit leadersscout.com, engage with our headhunting services, or communicate with us.

By accessing our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

  1. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data to evaluate candidates, connect talent with employers, and provide recruiting services.

  1. Candidate Information
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • CV/resume details
  • Employment history
  • Education and certifications
  • Professional references
  • Skills and competencies
  • LinkedIn/profile links
  • Salary expectations
  1. Client (Employer) Information
  • Company name
  • Contact person name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Role requirements
  • Job descriptions
  • Hiring preferences
  1. Technical & Website Data

Collected automatically when you visit leadersscout.com:

  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Location (approximate)
  • Website activity & pages visited
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  1. Optional Information
  • Notes from interviews
  • Assessment results (if provided)
  • Feedback or survey responses
  1. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect data through:

  • Website contact forms
  • CV or role submission forms
  • Email communication
  • Phone or WhatsApp conversations
  • LinkedIn or public professional profiles
  • Client onboarding and requirement briefs
  • Cookies and analytics tools
  1. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

We process personal data to:

  1. Match candidates to job opportunities
  2. Communicate with candidates and clients
  3. Conduct assessments and evaluate qualifications
  4. Provide headhunting and recruitment services
  5. Manage client relationships and service delivery
  6. Improve website performance and user experience
  7. Send role updates or opportunities (with consent)
  8. Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations under Saudi law
  1. Legal Basis for Processing (PDPL Requirement)

Processing is based on:

  • Your consent (form submissions, communication, cookies)
  • Contractual necessity (providing recruitment services)
  • Legitimate interest
  • Legal obligations and regulatory compliance
  1. Data Sharing

We never sell personal data.

We may share information with:

For Candidates

  • Potential employers (only with your consent)
  • Assessment partners (if applicable)

For Clients

  • Candidates you authorize us to recommend

General Operations

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Communication and email platforms
  • Website analytics providers
  • Government authorities if required by law

All third parties must comply with PDPL and data security requirements.

  1. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside Saudi Arabia.

Transfers occur only when PDPL conditions are met, including:

  • Adequate protection measures
  • SDAIA-approved safeguards
  • Contractual commitments ensuring data confidentiality
  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:

  • Recruitment and talent matching purposes
  • Client project management
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Historical recruitment analytics

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

  1. Your PDPL Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or updating
  • Request deletion (unless restricted by law or active hiring process)
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Understand how your data is collected and used
  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

📧 info@leadersscout.com

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

leadersscout.com uses cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Personalize the user experience
  • Enhance security

You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

  1. Data Security

Leaders Scout uses multiple layers of protection:

  • Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
  • Secure cloud hosting
  • Controlled access to candidate and client data
  • Regular security reviews
  • Strict confidentiality protocols

We continuously enhance our security to protect your information.

  1. Children’s Privacy

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

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
Changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date above.

  1. Contact Information

For data requests, questions, or privacy concerns, contact:

📧 info@leadersscout.com
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia