Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Personal Information Collection Statement

Excello Group Limited

Effective Date: 19 May 2026

Excello Group Limited ("Excello Group", "we", "us" or "our") is a boutique executive search and talent advisory firm based in Hong Kong. We respect your privacy and are fully committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) ("PDPO") and its Data Protection Principles.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data such as:

• Curriculum vitae (CVs), employment history, academic and professional qualifications, contact details, remuneration/compensation information, and career aspirations.

• Information from public sources (e.g. LinkedIn), referrals, or with your consent.

Provision of your personal data is voluntary. If you do not provide sufficient information, we may not be able to assist you with career opportunities.

2. Purposes of Collection and Use

We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Evaluating your suitability for executive search assignments and professional placements.

• Communicating with you about relevant career opportunities, market insights, or our services.

• Maintaining an internal candidate database for future suitable opportunities.

• Conducting reference or background checks (with your specific consent).

• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, including those applicable to licensed employment agencies.

• Internal business purposes such as record-keeping, anonymised analytics, and service improvement.

3. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Data

We maintain strict confidentiality. We will never share your personal data with any corporate client without your explicit prior consent (verbal or written) for that specific opportunity.

We may disclose your personal data to:

• Prospective corporate clients, only with your prior consent.

• Regulatory authorities where required by law.

4. Cross-Border Transfers

As we serve clients and candidates across APAC and internationally, your personal data may be transferred outside Hong Kong. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with PDPO requirements,

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above or as required by law. Typically, this is up to 2 years after the last meaningful interaction or successful placement, after which the data is securely deleted or anonymised (subject to any statutory record-keeping obligations under the Employment Ordinance).

6. Your Rights Under the PDPO

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal data (generally free of charge).

• Request erasure of your data (where appropriate).

• Withdraw consent or object to the processing of your data.

• Lodge a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@theexcellogroup.com (or the contact details provided on our website). We will respond within the timeframe required by the PDPO (normally 40 days).

7. Direct Marketing and Cookies

We may occasionally send you career insights or market updates that we believe may be of interest. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

Governing Law

This Policy is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.