Last Updated: April 2026
The Carlisle Group (TCG) is a trusted executive search and recruitment firm that has been connecting employers with top talent across the United States since 1996. We are committed to handling your personal data with care, transparency, and full respect for your rights. This Data Notice explains who we are, what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to your data when you interact with us through our website at tcgrecruit.com or through our recruiting and staffing services.
Who We Are
The Carlisle Group is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about how we handle your information, please contact us using the details above.
Why We Collect Your Personal Data
The Carlisle Group collects and processes personal data in order to provide our executive search, contingency search, retained search, professional interim staffing, and talent acquisition services. Depending on whether you engage with us as a job seeker (Candidate) or an employer (Client), the reasons for processing your data may include:
- Evaluating your suitability for current or future employment opportunities
- Matching qualified candidates with employers across our target industries
- Facilitating communication between candidates, employers, and our recruitment team
- Providing outplacement, career pathing, and succession planning support
- Conducting background screening, compensation research, and reference checking services
- Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations
- Improving the performance and content of our website at tcgrecruit.com
What Personal Data We Collect
The personal data we collect depends on your relationship with The Carlisle Group. We collect only what is necessary to deliver our services effectively.
For Job Seekers (Candidates)
- Full name and contact details, including email address and telephone number
- Home or mailing address and geographic location
- Resume or CV, cover letters, writing samples, and other application materials
- Employment history, job titles, salary history, and professional qualifications
- Educational background and certifications
- Professional references and recommendations
- Assessments and notes generated by our recruiters and hiring managers
- Health or disability information where relevant to a workplace accommodation, subject to applicable legal limits
- Demographic data such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or disability status, where required for government reporting purposes
- Personal interests, hobbies, family details, and marital status where voluntarily provided
For Employers (Clients)
- Company name and business contact information
- Names and contact details of key personnel involved in the hiring process
- Job descriptions, position requirements, and organizational information
- Hiring preferences and talent acquisition goals
- Billing and account information
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
The Carlisle Group processes personal data on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: Where you have given us clear and explicit consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as submitting your resume for consideration as a Candidate
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our recruitment services, analyzing applicant data, or communicating with Clients about relevant talent solutions
- Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests from government authorities or law enforcement
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use the personal data we collect to:
- Source, assess, and present qualified candidates to employers across industries including Food and Beverage, Insurance, Grocery Retail, Animal Health, Ingredients and Flavors, Industrial, Distribution and Logistics, Nonprofit, and more
- Facilitate the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial candidate identification through offer, placement, and onboarding support
- Conduct behavioral assessments, emotional intelligence evaluations, and professional reference checks as part of our talent evaluation process
- Communicate with job seekers and employers throughout the search process
- Send relevant updates, job opportunities, or service information where consent has been given
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within our Applicant Tracking System (PCRecruiter, hosted by Main Sequence Technologies in Cleveland, OH)
- Meet our legal and compliance obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
How We Share Your Personal Data
Your personal data is only shared in the following circumstances:
- With potential employers (Clients), but only with your explicit consent and only to the extent necessary for evaluating your candidacy for a specific role
- With our internal recruitment team and support staff who require access to perform their roles
- With authorized third-party service providers, including Main Sequence Technologies (PCRecruiter), who process data on our behalf under strict contractual data protection obligations
- With government authorities or law enforcement agencies where required by law or in response to a valid legal process such as a warrant, subpoena, or court order
- With a successor organization in the event that The Carlisle Group sells or transfers all or part of its business
International Data Transfers
Some or all of your personal data may be stored or processed outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, The Carlisle Group takes all reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected to the same standard as required within the EEA, including the use of end-to-end encryption and contractual data protection safeguards with our service providers.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Retention periods are determined by our Data Retention Policy and vary based on your status as a Candidate or Client and the nature of our engagement with you.
If you would like us to delete your personal data before the end of its standard retention period, please contact us at info@tcgrecruit.com.
How We Protect Your Data
The Carlisle Group takes the security of your personal data seriously. We employ a combination of organizational, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- End-to-end encryption for data transferred over the Internet
- Strong password policies and access controls
- Contractual security requirements imposed on all third-party service providers
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of electronic transmission or data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We encourage you to take your own steps to protect your personal information online.
Your Data Rights
Regardless of where you are located, The Carlisle Group respects your rights in relation to your personal data. You may have the following rights depending on applicable law:
- Right to be Informed: You have the right to know how your personal data is collected and used
- Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, free of charge
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format for transfer to another organization
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis
- Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely on the basis of automated processing where those decisions have a significant effect on you
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@tcgrecruit.com. We will respond to all requests within the timeframe required by applicable law. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
Changes to This Data Notice
We may update this Data Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our services, applicable law, or data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Data Notice or to the personal data The Carlisle Group holds about you, please contact us:
The Carlisle Group is proud to be a recognized leader in executive search and recruitment, with over 6,000 successful search engagements and a 98% client satisfaction rating. Your trust is at the heart of everything we do.
