Privacy Policy

Assel Maison Private Office is a private staffing recruitment agency specialising in placements for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, family offices, and private households.

Registered address: 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PF

Contact: info@asselmaison.com

ICO Registration Number: Pending registration

We act as the Data Controller in respect of all personal data we process.

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity data: full name, date of birth, nationality, photograph
• Contact data: email address, telephone number, postal address
• Professional data: CV, employment history, qualifications, references
• Background check data: DBS and Enhanced DBS results, where applicable
• Financial data: salary expectations, right to work documentation
• Communications: enquiry details submitted via our contact or registration forms
• Technical data: IP address and browsing information collected via cookies

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To assess your suitability for specific roles and placement opportunities
• To match candidates to the requirements of our clients and principals
• To conduct background and reference checks where required
• To communicate with you regarding your registration or application
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
• To maintain records of our business activities

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: where you have provided explicit consent, such as when registering as a candidate
• Legitimate interests: to operate our recruitment services and match candidates with appropriate roles
• Legal obligation: where processing is required to comply with applicable law
• Contractual necessity: where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you

We treat all personal data with absolute confidentiality. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• With prospective employers or principals, only with your prior explicit consent
• With background check providers, solely for the purpose of verifying your credentials
• With our technology and IT service providers, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Where required by law, regulation, or court order

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

Given the global nature of our work, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose it was collected:

• Candidate data (not placed): retained for up to 2 years from registration, after which it is securely deleted unless you request otherwise
• Candidate data (placed): retained for up to 7 years following the end of the placement
• Client enquiry data: retained for up to 3 years
• Background check records: retained only for the duration required by law

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in respect of your personal data:

• 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 data, subject to legal obligations
• Right to restriction: to request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@asselmaison.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies.

We take the security of your personal data seriously. All data is held on secure servers and accessed only by authorised personnel. We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

If you believe we have not handled your personal data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you approach the ICO.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The most current version will always be available on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.