Privacy Policy
The following information sets out the way in which Zeren will collect and use information about you in a way that is consistent with our responsibilities and your rights under relevant privacy law. Please read it carefully so that you understand how we will use your information.
Effective Date: April 2026
1. Introduction
Zeren (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an international executive search and talent solutions business operating across the UK, EU, USA, and other jurisdictions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data obtained during the course of our search, advisory, and related services.
Zeren is part of the Renovata Group, a collection of executive search and talent solutions entities. By engaging with our services or using our websites, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
2. Zeren Group Entities
Zeren operates through the following legal entities:
- Zeren Search Ltd (UK)
- Zeren Search LLC (USA)
- Zeren Search GmbH (Germany)
These entities are part of the wider Renovata Group, which also includes:
- Renovata London Limited (UK)
- Renovata Partners Ltd (UK)
- Renovata Partners Inc (USA)
- Renovata Partners GmbH (Germany)
- Renovata Cribb GmbH (Germany) – Affiliated Entity
3. Websites We Operate
- https://www.zerenglobal.com/
- https://renovata.com/
- https://renovatacribb.com/
- https://renoirinterim.com/
4. Your Consent
By providing personal data to us—whether online, via email, or through any other method—you consent to its use in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Where required by law (e.g., marketing communications or where processing special category data), we will request additional explicit consent.
5. Personal Data We Collect
Categories of Data
- Identity Data: Name, title, age, gender.
- Contact Data: Addresses, phone numbers, email addresses.
- Image Data: Photos (e.g., from LinkedIn or CVs).
- Education Data: Educational history.
- Employment Data: Roles, experience, remuneration expectations.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Website usage and engagement.
- Marketing Data: Preferences and communication settings.
- Diversity Data: Sensitive information (e.g., ethnicity, gender identity) only where voluntarily shared and strictly necessary.
- Aggregated Data: Statistical data that does not identify individuals.
We do not collect criminal conviction data unless legally required or voluntarily disclosed.
6. How We Collect Personal Data
- Directly from you: CVs, calls, meetings, email communication, questionnaires.
- Automatically: Cookies, analytics tools, device interactions.
- Public sources: LinkedIn, PitchBook, company websites.
- Third-party platforms: Where permitted under their terms.
7. How We Use Personal Data & Legal Basis
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
| Registering candidate interest, maintaining talent database, sharing suitable roles | Identity, Contact, Education, Employment, Marketing | Legitimate Interests; Explicit Consent (for Diversity Data) |
| Presenting your profile to clients | Identity, Contact, Education, Employment, Image | Legitimate Interests; Contractual necessity |
| Communicating updates, policy changes, feedback requests | Identity, Contact, Marketing | Legal obligation; Legitimate Interests |
| Website analytics and improvements | Technical, Usage | Legitimate Interests |
| Marketing opportunities and newsletters | Identity, Contact, Marketing | Consent (email/SMS); Legitimate Interests |
| Servicing employer clients | Identity, Contact, Employment | Contractual necessity |
| Legal claims or regulatory compliance | All relevant data | Legal obligation |
8. Children’s Privacy
Our websites and services are not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data relating to children.
9. Where We Store Personal Data
We store data using secure candidate databases, cloud services, CRM systems, and internal secure servers.
Data may be processed by any relevant Renovata Group entity where necessary to provide services.
10. International Data Transfers
We operate internationally and may transfer data between the UK, EU, and USA, subject to appropriate safeguards:
- UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
11. Sharing Your Data
Your data may be shared with:
- Other Renovata Group entities (including Renovata Cribb GmbH)
- Clients (potential employers)
- Service providers processing data on our behalf
- Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors)
- Regulators and public authorities
- Business merger or acquisition partners
We ensure all parties adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection requirements.
12. Marketing Preferences
You may opt out of marketing at any time by following unsubscribe links or contacting dataofficer@zerenglobal.com.
13. Cookies
Our websites use cookies to enhance user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy.
We do not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.
14. Data Security
Security measures include:
- Cyber Essentials certification
- Microsoft Intune security controls (MFA, encryption, malware protection)
- Staff data protection and cybersecurity training
- Internal access controls and auditing
15. Data Retention
- Candidates: Up to 10 years after last interaction.
- LinkedIn-sourced data: Up to 10 years from collection.
- Clients: At least 6 years following contract termination.
- Technical & usage data: Up to 12 months.
Data may be retained longer where legally required.
16. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing (including marketing)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Opt out of automated decision-making
Requests may be submitted via dataofficer@zerenglobal.com.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted online, and material changes will be highlighted.
18. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may contact:
- Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (UK)
We ask that you contact us first to allow us to resolve your concerns.
19. Contact Us
UK Contact
Zeren Search Ltd
41–44 Great Queen Street
London, WC2B 5AD, UK
Email: dataofficer@zerenglobal.com
Phone: 020 7440 4000
EU Contact
Zeren Search GmbH
c/o Linn Goppold Treuhand GmbH
Leopoldstr. 175, 80804 München, Germany
Email: dataofficer@zerenglobal.com
Germany Affiliated Entity
Renovata Cribb GmbH
Dornbusch 2, 20095 Hamburg, Germany