Privacy & Data Protection
This privacy notice was last reviewed or revised on April 28, 2025.
As a provider of Talent & Organizational Consulting, specializing in Nordic Executive Search, Leadership and Board Advisory Services, Friis+Borgesen, Nyborg's business has always been based on trust, confidentiality and respect for privacy.
On behalf of our clients, our candidates and all members of Friis+Borgesen, Nyborg Executive Consulting, we are committed to ensuring that all personal data is shared and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
We are fully compliant with GDPR, which has introduced new rights to give you more control over your personal data. We respect these rights and take your privacy very seriously.
This Privacy Notice describes how we handle and protect your personal data (the "Privacy Notice") when we collect it through Friis+Borgesen, Nyborg's websites, applications and digital assets (collectively, our "Sites") and through our externally facing business activities, such as service offerings, events, surveys and communications, when we interact with you and collect data from you for use by and on behalf of Friis+Borgesen, Nyborg (i.e. when Friis+Borgesen, Nyborg is acting as a data controller or similar term under applicable privacy law).
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2025
Introduction
Friis+Børgesen, Nyborg Executive Consulting and its affiliated partner, Salesheads Executive Search LLC, situated in Chayenne, Wyoming, USA, registered under the No. #2021-001031948, (“Friis+Børgesen”, “we”, “our” or “us”) are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in the course of our executive search and leadership consulting activities, primarily within Scandinavia and Germany.
This Policy applies to individuals whose personal data we process in connection with our Services, including visitors to our websites, executive or board candidates, leadership consulting participants, and clients.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you directly or from third parties such as employers, clients, public sources, or service providers. Depending on your relationship with us, the types of personal data we may collect include:
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Name, title, contact details (email, phone, address)
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Employment history, CVs, educational background, qualifications
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Assessment results, surveys, interview notes, compensation data
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Professional memberships, languages, and job preferences
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Information from public sources (e.g., company websites, media)
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In some cases, sensitive personal data (with your explicit consent)
If you are a client or potential client, we may collect:
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Name, title, company details, role/function
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Contact information and information related to your inquiries
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Service preferences and communication history
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Deliver executive search, board search, and leadership consulting services
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Assess suitability for positions and leadership potential
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Communicate with you regarding relevant roles and consulting engagements
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Provide client support and business insights
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Improve our services and develop new offerings
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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Manage our internal operations and IT infrastructure
Where required, we will obtain your consent for specific uses, such as marketing or processing sensitive data.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases for processing your personal data:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
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Compliance with legal obligations
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Our legitimate interests in delivering and improving our Services, unless those interests are overridden by your fundamental rights
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
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Our affiliated partner: Salesheads Executive Search LLC, when necessary for joint service delivery
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Clients (e.g., potential employers) in the course of an executive search or consulting engagement
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Third-party service providers (e.g., IT, assessments, communication tools)
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Legal and regulatory authorities, as required by law
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Successors or purchasers in the event of a corporate transaction
All such parties are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
5. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your home country, including the United States. In cases where data is transferred internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission) to ensure an adequate level of protection.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
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For the purposes outlined in this Policy
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To comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
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To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
We retain marketing-related data as long as you consent to receive such communications. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (especially in the EU/EEA and Germany), you may have rights to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct or update inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to certain processing activities
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
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File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
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Necessary cookies (for site functionality)
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Analytical cookies (to understand user behavior)
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Functional cookies (to remember preferences)
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Targeting cookies (for interest-based advertising)
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies unless you opt out.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. We ensure that our service providers are contractually obligated to follow similar safeguards.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
11. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated on our website. The revised version becomes effective as soon as it is published.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Friis+Børgesen, Nyborg Executive Consulting
Attn: Data Protection Officer
Email: kontakt@friis-borgesen.com
Phone: +49 1573 461 880-7
Address: Salesheads Executive Search LLC, Neuer Wall 80, 20357 Hamburg, DE
Alternatively, contact our U.S. partner:
Salesheads Executive Search LLC
Head Office: Wyoming, United States

