Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 18, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Rust Search, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information, particularly in connection with our executive search services and communication practices.

1. Personal Information Collected

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, primarily provided by you via scheduling links (e.g., Calendly), email correspondence, or professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn).

• Professional Information: Resume, CV, employment history, professional references, and salary expectations, gathered during the course of our executive search engagements.

• Technical Data: Limited information regarding device and usage when interacting with our digital communication tools.

2. How Personal Information is Used

We use your personal information exclusively for the following purposes:

• To conduct executive search and recruitment services on your behalf (as a client) or to evaluate your candidacy for a search assignment (as a candidate).

• To communicate with you regarding your engagement, including scheduling, status updates, and logistics, via phone, email, and SMS text messaging.

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Who Personal Information is Shared With

We only share your personal information as follows:

• Client Companies: Candidate professional information (e.g., resumes, interviews notes) is shared with our client companies for the purpose of a specific job search for which you have consented to be considered.

• Service Providers: We may share information with essential service providers (e.g., email platforms, scheduling tools) necessary to operate our business, provided they are bound by confidentiality agreements.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Crucially, we do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. SMS Communication Consent

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates. Your agreement to receive text messages is solely for communication regarding your direct business engagement with Rust Search, LLC.