Privacy & Cookie Policy

(last updated 27th January 2026)

Baker Aventine Limited - (Trading as “BakerAventine - Leadership Search Partners”) - ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we use it. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit our website or engage with us as a recruitment business.

1. Who We Are

Baker Aventine Limited is a UK-based recruitment consultancy.

Contact details
Name: Luc Salmon
Email: info@bakeraventine.com
Address: c/o 36 Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 8JU

For data protection purposes, Baker Aventine Limited acts as a Data Controller.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Name and contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Information you provide when contacting us or submitting an enquiry

  • Recruitment-related information such as CVs, employment history and role preferences (where provided)

We do not intentionally collect unnecessary personal data.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Contact us via our website, email or phone

  • Submit an enquiry or request information

  • Share your CV or professional details with us

  • Interact with us via professional platforms (e.g. LinkedIn), where you have made your information publicly available

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Provide recruitment and talent search services

  • Communicate with you about opportunities or services

  • Manage our business operations and comply with legal obligations

We will only share candidate information with clients with your knowledge and consent.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission

  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to deliver our services

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and grow our recruitment business (balanced against your rights)

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us on info@bakeraventine.com

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is securely stored using appropriate technical and organisational measures.

Recruitment data is stored within our Applicant Tracking System, LOXO, and associated secure business systems.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Up to two years after last meaningful contact if no placement is made

  • Longer where required by law or with your permission

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Clients, in relation to specific recruitment opportunities (with your consent)

  • Trusted service providers such as IT and recruitment software providers

We do not sell personal data.

Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability where applicable

There is no charge for exercising your rights. We respond within one month.

To exercise your rights, contact: info@bakeraventine.com

9. Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand website usage and improve performance

We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first:

Email: info@bakeraventine.com
Address: 36 Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, SL6 8JU

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk