People First Advisory
BL People First Advisory

Privacy Policy

Last updated 5 August 2026

1. Introduction

BL People First Advisory ("BL People First," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, contact us, use our services, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information. Because we serve clients and professionals globally, this Policy is intended to provide transparent information about our privacy practices across the jurisdictions in which we operate or provide services. Applicable privacy rights and legal requirements may vary depending on your location and the nature of your relationship with us.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through our website, email communications, consultations, advisory engagements, recruitment and talent-related services, career strategy services, coaching, training, events, and other professional interactions.

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be linked from our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing personal information.

3. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Contact and identity information, such as your name, professional title, company name, email address, telephone number, country, and other contact details.
  • Professional and career information, such as your résumé or CV, work history, education, skills, certifications, professional interests, career objectives, LinkedIn profile information, and information relevant to career or talent advisory services.
  • Business and recruitment information, such as organizational needs, job descriptions, workforce requirements, candidate information, hiring plans, and information necessary to provide recruitment or talent advisory services.
  • Communications and service information, such as messages, inquiries, consultation notes, feedback, service preferences, and information you voluntarily provide during meetings or engagements.
  • Website and technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, approximate location, referral source, and information collected through cookies or similar technologies, where used.
  • Payment and transaction information, where applicable. Payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers, and we may not receive or store full payment-card details.
  • Any other information you choose to provide to us.

Please do not provide sensitive personal information unless it is reasonably necessary for the requested service and you are authorized to provide it.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
  • Schedule and deliver consultations, advisory services, coaching, training, career strategy, recruitment, talent acquisition, sourcing, and related services.
  • Assess client needs and prepare proposals, service recommendations, or customized solutions.
  • Support recruitment and talent-related activities when authorized by the relevant client, candidate, or other appropriate party.
  • Create, review, or improve professional materials such as résumés, CVs, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation materials, and career strategies.
  • Manage client relationships, contracts, payments, records, and service administration.
  • Improve our website, services, communications, and user experience.
  • Send professional updates, service information, invitations, or marketing communications where permitted by applicable law and subject to available opt-out rights.
  • Protect our rights, property, systems, clients, and users; prevent fraud or misuse; and comply with legal obligations.
  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

5. Legal Bases and Consent

Where applicable privacy law requires a legal basis for processing, we may rely on one or more of the following: your consent; the performance of a contract or steps requested before entering into a contract; our legitimate business interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights; compliance with legal obligations; or another basis permitted by applicable law.

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal and may not affect processing that is permitted or required on another legal basis.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share personal information only as reasonably necessary and appropriate, including with:

  • Service providers that support our website, hosting, email, scheduling, communications, document management, analytics, payment processing, or business operations.
  • Clients, candidates, hiring organizations, or professional partners when this is necessary to provide an authorized recruitment, talent, or advisory service and consistent with the applicable engagement.
  • Professional advisers, such as legal, accounting, or insurance advisers, where necessary.
  • Government authorities, regulators, courts, or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, or legal interests.
  • A successor organization in connection with a merger, restructuring, sale, or transfer of business assets, subject to applicable law.

We require service providers to handle personal information in accordance with applicable contractual, legal, or confidentiality obligations, as appropriate.

7. International Data Transfers

Because BL People First Advisory serves individuals and organizations globally, personal information may be accessed, processed, or stored in countries other than the country where you are located. Those countries may have privacy laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When international transfers are subject to specific legal requirements, we will use appropriate safeguards or another lawful transfer mechanism, as applicable.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, provide services, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal or contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the service, legal requirements, and legitimate business needs. When information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable law and technical limitations.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, accidental or unlawful loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include access controls, secure systems, confidentiality practices, limited access based on business need, and appropriate vendor management.

No website, transmission, storage system, or security measure can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through an unsecured contact form or ordinary email unless specifically requested and an appropriate secure method has been provided.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of, or objection to the processing of your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw consent, request data portability, or submit a complaint to a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise a privacy right, please contact us using the contact information in Section 15. We may need to verify your identity and may request information necessary to process your request. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions, exemptions, or limitations.

11. Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may send information about our services, programs, events, insights, or professional offerings. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option in the communication or by contacting us.

Opting out of marketing communications will not prevent us from sending service-related, transactional, administrative, legal, or security communications.

12. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand website usage, improve performance, and enhance user experience.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate notice and obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies. You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

If the website uses analytics, advertising, or third-party tracking tools, the Cookie Notice should identify those tools and explain the available choices.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services and website are intended for adults and professional users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

14. Third-Party Links and Platforms

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, scheduling tools, payment providers, or other services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third parties. Your use of those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

15. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, concerns, or to exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact:

BL People First Advisory
Website: https://blpeoplefirst.com/
Email: info@blpeoplefirst.com
Location: Costa Rica
Service Coverage: Global

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, business practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent.

17. Jurisdiction-Specific Information

Additional privacy notices or rights may apply depending on your country, state, province, or region. Where applicable, we may provide supplemental information to address specific legal requirements, including requirements relating to international data transfers, cookies, direct marketing, recruitment information, or individual privacy rights.

Nothing in this Policy is intended to limit any rights that cannot be waived under applicable law.