Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 Jan 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Cobblestone Energy FZCO and its affiliates (“Cobblestone”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collect, use, store, and share personal data when you use cobblestoneenergy.com (the “Website”), including when you apply for roles through our recruitment services.

We are committed to protecting personal data and handling it responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Who We Are

Cobblestone Energy FZCO is the entity responsible for personal data collected through this Website (the “data controller”).

Cobblestone Energy FZCO.
Email: [info@cobblestoneenergy.com]

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data in the following ways:

Data you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company name (if applicable)
  • Any personal data included in messages or submissions via contact forms

 

Recruitment and candidate data

If you apply for a role or submit a CV, we may collect:

  • CV/resume and cover letter
  • Employment and education history
  • Skills, qualifications, and certifications
  • Application answers and supporting information
  • Interview notes and assessment outcomes (where relevant)
  • Right-to-work and eligibility information (where applicable)

 

Technical and usage data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Referral source and pages visited
  • Date/time of access and approximate location (derived from IP)
  • Cookies and similar technologies

 

Recruitment Platform (Greenhouse)

Cobblestone uses Greenhouse (via greenhouse.io and greenhouse.com) to manage job applications and recruitment processes.

When you submit an application, your personal data is processed through Greenhouse systems. Greenhouse acts as a service provider (processor) and processes personal data on our behalf to support recruitment operations.

 

How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

  • Operate, maintain, and secure the Website
  • Respond to enquiries and communicate with users
  • Manage recruitment processes and evaluate candidates
  • Improve content, usability, and site performance
  • Conduct analytics and understand user behaviour
  • Prevent fraud, misuse, and unauthorised access
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under GDPR/UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interests, such as operating the Website, communicating with stakeholders, improving services, and hiring talent
  • Consent, where required (for example, certain cookies and tracking technologies)
  • Contract necessity, such as taking steps related to potential employment
  • Legal obligation, where we must comply with regulatory or legal requirements

 

Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies

Strictly necessary cookies are used for core functionality and cannot be disabled. Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) may be used only with your consent where required.

You can update your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the Website footer.

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality and to understand Website usage.

These may include:

Google Analytics

Used to measure Website traffic, usage patterns, and performance.

Microsoft Clarity

Used to understand how users interact with the Website (for example through heatmaps and session replays), supporting usability improvements.

You can control cookies via your browser settings and, where implemented, via the Website cookie banner.

Social Media and Embedded Content

Our Website may include links to, or embedded content from, third-party platforms. When you interact with such content, those platforms may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

This may include:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo

Cobblestone does not control how these platforms process personal data.

Service Providers and Infrastructure

We may use third-party providers to support security, delivery, and performance.

Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare to help secure and optimise delivery of Website content. Cloudflare may process technical data (including IP addresses) to provide security and performance services.

How We Share Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Relevant internal teams at Cobblestone
  • Group companies where appropriate for operational purposes
  • Recruitment processing providers (including Greenhouse)
  • Website hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
  • Social media platforms where you choose to interact with embedded tools or links
  • Professional advisers (legal, compliance, auditors)
  • Authorities or regulators where required by law

We do not sell personal data.

International Data Transfers

Cobblestone operates internationally and may transfer personal data between jurisdictions (including the UK, Ireland, and the UAE) or to service providers operating in other regions.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards to protect personal data in international transfers, including recognised contractual protections.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.

Recruitment-related information (including CVs) is typically retained for up to 12 months after the recruitment process ends, unless longer retention is required by law or you consent to be considered for future roles.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Object to processing or request restriction of processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)

To exercise your rights, contact: [info@cobblestoneenergy.com]

Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no system is fully secure, and transmission of data over the internet carries inherent risks.

Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external sites. Cobblestone is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the updated revision date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Cobblestone Energy FZCO.
Email: [info@cobblestoneenergy.com]