Who we are
Hudson Gate Partners is the premier executive search firm focused exclusively on non-investment leadership roles within the finance and investment ecosystem. We help Private Equity, Hedge Funds, VCs, and Investment Banks build the organizational infrastructure that powers sustainable alpha, drives LP confidence, and scales firms through every market cycle.
Our website address is: hudsongatepartners.com
Limitation of Liability and Legal Disclaimers
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Hudson Gate Partners’ total liability for any claims arising from or related to privacy violations shall be limited to direct damages not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100). While we implement robust security measures, no system is completely secure, and users acknowledge that data transmission and storage carry inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated.
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
When you contact Hudson Gate Partners through forms on our website, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, company name, location details, sector or type of fund, and any message you choose to include. We also collect resumes, CVs, and other professional documents you submit through our website or email. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide the recruiting services you’ve requested. We do not share this information with third parties except as necessary to provide our services or share relevant candidate information with our client companies for evaluation purposes, subject to appropriate confidentiality agreements, or as required by law.
Clients agree to indemnify Hudson Gate Partners against claims arising from their misuse of candidate information provided through our services.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies to understand website usage and improve functionality
- Functional cookies necessary for website operation
- Performance cookies to analyze site performance
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services collect information about your use of our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns. This data is collected in an aggregated and anonymized format and helps us improve our website’s functionality and user experience. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Recruiting and Candidate Data Collection
As an executive search firm, we collect additional types of personal data in connection with our recruiting services:
- Interview data and notes collected during the search process
- Reference check information gathered from professional contacts
- Assessment and evaluation data from candidate interviews
- Professional background information from various sources
- Compensation and employment history relevant to placement opportunities
While we strive for accuracy, Hudson Gate Partners does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of third-party provided candidate information and shall not be liable for decisions based on such information.
Who we share your data with
Hudson Gate Partners does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. These service providers may include website hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics platforms. As part of our executive search services, we share relevant candidate information with our client companies for evaluation purposes, subject to appropriate confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose your information when we believe disclosure is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.
International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data internationally when working with global financial firms and candidates. When we transfer data outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms
- Your explicit consent where required by applicable law
Force Majeure and Cyber Security
Hudson Gate Partners shall not be liable for privacy breaches resulting from cyber attacks, natural disasters, or other events beyond our reasonable control, provided we have implemented industry-standard security measures. Hudson Gate Partners maintains professional liability insurance covering privacy-related claims.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where we send your data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your contact information
For inquiries about your personal data or our privacy practices, you may contact us at: info@hudsongatepartners.com or call us at (646) 502-5200.
Additional information
How we protect your data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, SSL encryption for data transmission, regular security assessments, and limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only. While we strive to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Hudson Gate Partners makes good faith efforts to comply with applicable privacy laws. Any technical violations that do not result in actual harm shall not constitute grounds for punitive damages.
What data breach procedures we have in place
In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we have procedures in place to respond promptly and effectively. We will assess the nature and extent of the breach, contain and mitigate any damage, and notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. Our incident response plan includes immediate investigation, documentation, and remediation measures to prevent future occurrences.
What third parties we receive data from
As an executive search and recruiting firm, we may receive personal data about candidates from various third-party sources, including professional references, former employers, educational institutions, professional networking platforms (such as LinkedIn), industry contacts, and publicly available sources. This information is collected solely for the purpose of evaluating candidates for employment opportunities and is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our privacy commitments.
Passive Candidate Outreach
We may identify and contact potential candidates who have not directly applied for positions (“passive candidates”) through professional networking, industry research, and referrals. If you receive unsolicited contact from us and do not wish to be contacted for future opportunities, please reply to our communication or contact us directly to opt out.
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data
Hudson Gate Partners does not use automated decision-making systems or profiling technologies that would have legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. All candidate evaluations and hiring recommendations are conducted by our experienced human recruiters and consultants. While we may use technology tools to organize and manage candidate information, final decisions regarding candidate selection and recommendations are always made by qualified professionals with appropriate human oversight.
Professional Standards and Confidentiality
Hudson Gate Partners adheres to the highest professional recruiting standards and maintains strict confidentiality of all client and candidate information. We operate in accordance with industry best practices and applicable professional recruiting guidelines to ensure ethical and confidential handling of all personal data.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from this privacy policy shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Suffolk County, NY, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Users agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits against Hudson Gate Partners where legally permissible.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
Candidate and recruiting data retention
As an executive search and recruiting firm, we retain candidate information for varying periods depending on the nature of our relationship and legal requirements:
Active Candidates: If you are actively engaged with us regarding employment opportunities, we retain your data for the duration of the search process and for up to 2 years after our last contact to consider you for future relevant opportunities.
Placed Candidates: For candidates successfully placed through our services, we retain necessary records for up to 7 years to comply with employment law requirements and to provide references or verify employment history as needed.
Inactive Candidates: If you have not responded to our outreach or expressed interest in opportunities for 2 years, your data will be archived and flagged for deletion unless you contact us to remain in our database.
Resumes and CVs: Unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or email are retained for 12 months unless you request earlier deletion or opt into our candidate database for longer retention.
Interview and Assessment Data: Notes, evaluations, and interview recordings (if any) are retained for 1 year after the conclusion of the relevant search assignment, except where longer retention is required for legal compliance.
Client Information: Information about our client companies and contacts is retained for the duration of our business relationship and for 7 years thereafter for business records and legal compliance purposes.
Data Accuracy and Updates
We encourage candidates and contacts to keep their information current with us. You may update your information at any time by contacting us at info@hudsongatepartners.com. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of personal data we maintain.
Your rights under GDPR (European residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Hudson Gate Partners processes personal data on the following legal bases:
Legitimate Interest: We process candidate and client data based on our legitimate business interests in providing executive search and recruiting services.
Consent: Where required, we obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data, particularly for marketing communications.
Contractual Necessity: We process data necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to clients and candidates.
Legal Obligation: We retain certain data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Your GDPR rights include:
Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you under certain conditions.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: While we do not use automated decision-making, you have the right to not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@hudsongatepartners.com. We will respond to your request within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
Your rights under CCPA (California residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you. Specifically, you can request:
– The categories of personal information we have collected about you
– The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected
– Our business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information
– The categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
– The specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. Hudson Gate Partners does not sell personal information to third parties.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA privacy rights.
To submit a request to exercise your CCPA rights, please:
– Email us at: info@hudsongatepartners.com with the subject line “CCPA Request”
– Include sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity
We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days. If we require more time, we will inform you of the reason and extension period. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf, provided you give the agent written permission and verify your identity with us.
We do not discriminate against California residents who exercise their CCPA rights.
How to exercise your privacy rights
To exercise any of your privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy laws, you may submit a request through the following methods:
Email: Send your request to info@hudsongatepartners.com with “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject line
Phone: Call us at (646) 502-5200 during business hours (9 AM – 5 PM EST, Monday-Friday)
When submitting a request, please include:
– Your full name and contact information
– A description of the specific right you wish to exercise
– Sufficient information to verify your identity (we may request additional verification)
– If you are a California resident making a CCPA request, please specify this in your request
– If you are an EU resident making a GDPR request, please specify this in your request
Response Timeline:
– GDPR requests: We will respond within one month (may be extended by two additional months for complex requests)
– CCPA requests: We will respond within 45 days (may be extended by an additional 45 days with notice)
– Other requests: We will respond as promptly as possible, typically within 30 days
Verification Process:
To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We may ask you to provide:
– Information matching what we have on file
– Government-issued identification (for deletion or sensitive requests)
– Additional details about your relationship with Hudson Gate Partners
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for GDPR) or the California Attorney General (for CCPA).
As a professional recruiting firm operating in the financial services sector, Hudson Gate Partners complies with all applicable employment, privacy, and data protection regulations. This includes adherence to federal and state employment laws, anti-discrimination requirements, and data privacy regulations. We maintain confidentiality of client and candidate information in accordance with professional recruiting standards and applicable industry regulations. For specific regulatory inquiries, please contact us directly.