1. Who We Are

Bridgeport Search is a trading name of Ignition Global Ltd, registered in England & Wales (Company No. 13820454). Registered office: 1 Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CH4 7AD.

We are a specialist executive search and market intelligence firm operating primarily within marine insurance and shipping finance.

For the purposes of data protection law, Ignition Global Ltd acts as a data controller in relation to personal data collected through this website and in connection with our executive search and market intelligence services.

We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

In the course of our executive search and market intelligence activities, we may collect and process personal data relating to:

• Name
• Contact details (email address, telephone number, business address)
• Employment history
• Professional qualifications
• Career history and professional background
• Compensation information (where relevant)
• Publicly available professional information
• Records of communications with us

We collect personal data from:

• Information provided directly by individuals
• Publicly available sources (e.g. company websites, professional profiles)
• Referrals and business contacts
• Reputable third-party data providers relevant to executive search activities
• Clients in connection with executive search assignments

We do not knowingly collect personal data that is not relevant to our professional services.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To conduct executive search assignments on behalf of clients
• To assess suitability for senior leadership opportunities
• To provide market intelligence and benchmarking services
• To maintain professional contact and sector relationships
• To respond to enquiries
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for the conduct of executive search and market intelligence services, and where those interests are not overridden by individual rights.
• Consent – where we have obtained explicit consent (for example, when an individual provides information directly to us for consideration in a specific assignment).
• Contractual necessity – where processing is required in connection with a contract.
• Legal obligation – where processing is required by law.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

Personal data may be shared:

• With clients in connection with executive search assignments (where relevant and appropriate)
• With professional advisers and service providers supporting our business (e.g. secure IT or CRM providers)
• Where required by law or regulatory authority

We ensure that appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards are in place when sharing personal data.

6. International Transfers

Where personal data is stored or processed outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, including consideration for future executive search assignments, unless an individual requests deletion or applicable law requires otherwise.

Where personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel and service providers who require it for legitimate business purposes.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, individuals have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data (where applicable)
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Request restriction of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies

Our website uses strictly necessary cookies to ensure the proper operation and security of the site. These cookies are essential for core functionality and do not track users for marketing or analytics purposes.

We do not use advertising, analytics or profiling cookies.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:

Bridgeport Search
63 St Mary Axe
London EC3A 8AA
United Kingdom

Email: paul.ratcliffe@bridgeportsearch.com