Last updated: October 25, 2026
This Data Retention Policy explains how long Sterlyk.com retains personal information collected through this website, how that information is deleted, and how you can request early deletion. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy.
Candidate profiles, resumes, and supporting materials are retained for a maximum of 36 months from the date of submission, or for the duration of any active search engagement to which you are relevant, whichever is longer. After this period, your profile is reviewed and deleted from our active database unless you ask in writing for it to be kept. Deletion is carried out in periodic reviews.
Search inquiries and related communications submitted by hiring firms are retained for 60 months from the date of the inquiry, or for the term of any resulting engagement plus a 12-month period, whichever is longer. This reflects the longer operational and legal relevance of client records.
Records of privacy and data subject requests (including the request, our response, and confirmation of any action taken) are retained for 36 months to demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection laws. The personal data subject to the request itself is handled according to the retention periods above or deleted sooner where requested.
When information reaches the end of its retention period, or when you request deletion, we remove it from our active systems within 30 days of a verified request. Residual copies may persist in provider backups until they expire on the provider's standard backup cycle. Job alert subscriptions are kept until you unsubscribe, and status-lookup IP logs are kept only as long as needed to prevent abuse. Linked resumes and uploaded files are deleted from our storage provider on the same schedule.
You may request deletion of your information at any time before the retention period expires. To do so, submit a request through our Data Request page or email us with "Deletion Request" in the subject line. We will process your request within 30 days and confirm once your data has been removed.
Where we are legally required to retain information (for example, to comply with legal obligations, defend against claims, or enforce our agreements), we may retain the relevant data for the duration of that obligation notwithstanding the periods set out above.
We reserve the right to update this Data Retention Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For questions about our data retention practices or to request deletion of your information, please visit our Data Request page or email bo.bennett.business@gmail.com.
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