General data protection regulation.

GDPR & Privacy Compliance

United Courtesy Masters B.V. | The Hague, The Netherlands

As a trusted executive search firm operating within the European Union, CourtesyMasters (United Courtesy Masters B.V.) is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting all personal data we process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) also known in Dutch as the "Algemene verordening Gegevensbescherming (AVG)".

Why GDPR Matters to Us

Our work revolves around people: executives, clients, candidates, and partners. To facilitate successful recruitment and advisory services, we must sometimes collect and process personal data, such as CVs, contact details, and career history. Under the GDPR, we are legally required to handle such information with care, transparency, and responsibility. We do this not only because it’s the law but because we believe in discretion and professionalism as cornerstones of our service.

Our Commitments

  • Lawful, fair and transparent processing of all personal data
  • Clear communication about how we collect, use, and store data
  • Minimal data collection, only what is necessary for recruitment purposes
  • Secure handling of all personal information with modern digital safeguards
  • Strict confidentiality and non-disclosure practices within our team and partners
  • Rights of data subjects are respected, including the right to access, correction, and erasure

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, individuals have the right to:

  • Access personal data we hold about them
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

You may exercise these rights by contacting us via:
privacy@courtesymasters.com

Legal Basis & Documentation

Processing activities at CourtesyMasters are based on legitimate interest, contractual necessity, or consent, depending on the nature of the engagement.

All data is stored and processed within the EU or in jurisdictions that offer adequate protection as recognized by the European Commission.

The applicable General Terms & Conditions also reference our privacy obligations and can be found here:

Dutch Law Applies

All agreements with United Courtesy Masters B.V. are governed by Dutch Law. The Dutch version of our terms takes precedence in legal matters.

For all legal inquiries, please contact:
legal@courtesymasters.com