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Privacy Policy & Data Protection

Last updated: May 2026

Lyle Alexander Consulting LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

This policy applies to all individuals who interact with us — including website visitors, candidates, clients, and anyone who subscribes to our newsletter or uses our digital tools.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following contexts:

When you use our website: We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with our website, including pages visited, time on page, and traffic sources. This data does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

When you register as a candidate: We collect your name, email address, phone number, LinkedIn URL, current role and company, and any CV or supporting documents you choose to upload. This information is used to represent you to relevant clients and opportunities.

When you book a call: We collect your name, email address, and any information you provide through our booking system (TeamBook) for the purpose of scheduling and managing your appointment.

When you subscribe to our newsletter: We collect your email address to send you Defend the Margin — our fortnightly newsletter covering market intelligence, mental models, and practical thinking for leaders in the talent industry. Subscriptions are managed through Beehiiv. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any issue.

When you contact us: We collect your name, email address, company, and the content of your message for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

SMS communications: By opting in to receiving SMS text messages about your application or engagement with Lyle Alexander Consulting, you acknowledge and agree that your consent data, mobile number, and personal information will be collected and stored solely for the purpose of providing you with updates and relevant information. We will not share or sell your mobile number or consent data to third parties under any circumstances. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply — please consult your carrier for further information. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and fulfil service requests
  • Match candidates to relevant roles and represent them to clients
  • Schedule and manage calls and meetings
  • Send our newsletter to subscribers (with their consent)
  • Analyze and improve website performance
  • Comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling without your knowledge.

How We Store and Protect Your Information

Candidate records and client information are stored securely in JobAdder, our applicant tracking and CRM system. Access is restricted to authorised team members only.

Website analytics data is held by Google Analytics. Newsletter subscriber data is held by Beehiiv. Booking data is held by our TeamBook system hosted on Railway.

We are committed to:

  • Restricting and monitoring access to sensitive data
  • Using secure, encrypted connections across all our digital tools
  • Not storing data for longer than necessary
  • Establishing clear procedures for reporting privacy breaches

Data Retention

We retain candidate records for up to three years from the date of last contact, after which records are reviewed and either updated with your consent or securely deleted. Client records are retained for the duration of the relationship and up to three years thereafter.

Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Website analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ standard retention settings (26 months by default).

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data, subject to our legal obligations
  • Right to restrict processing — to request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object — to object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: jlyle@lyle-alexander.com

We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Cookies

Our website uses the following cookies:

  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga*) — used to collect anonymised analytics data. These are analytical cookies and do not identify you personally.
  • Session cookies — used to maintain your login session if you access the team portal. These expire when you close your browser.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not serve third-party advertising on this website.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

Data Protection Policy

Our Company Data Protection Policy reflects our commitment to treating information of employees, clients, candidates, and all interested parties with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Our data will be:

  • Accurate and kept up to date
  • Collected fairly and for lawful purposes only
  • Processed within our legal and moral boundaries
  • Protected against any unauthorised or illegal access

Our data will not be:

  • Communicated informally or without authorisation
  • Stored for more than a specified amount of time
  • Transferred to organizations or countries without adequate data protection policies
  • Distributed to any party other than those agreed upon by the data’s owner, except where required by law

Applicable Law

This policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States. We also acknowledge and comply with the following frameworks where applicable:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — European Union
  • Data Protection Act 2018 — United Kingdom
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) — California, USA

Contact & Complaints

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact:

John Lyle
Lyle Alexander Consulting LLC
jlyle@lyle-alexander.com
(512) 522-2778
www.lyle-alexander.com

If you are based in the EU or UK and are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Lyle Alexander Consulting LLC · Registered in Texas, USA · Last updated May 2026