Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:
a) Personal Identifiers
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact number
- Postal address
- Date of birth
- LinkedIn profile or social media identifiers
b) Professional Data
- Resume/CV and employment history
- Educational qualifications
- Skills and certifications
- References
- Current and expected salary
- Work availability and location preferences
- Browsing behaviour on our site (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
d) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve user experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To provide recruitment services and connect candidates with potential employers
- To verify qualifications, experience, and background
- To manage candidate profiles, applications, and interview processes
- To deliver personalised job recommendations
- To send relevant marketing communications (only with consent)
- To improve our platform, services, and user experience
- To comply with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations
- For internal research, analytics, and business reporting
Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – When you opt in to receive marketing or submit your data voluntarily
- Contractual necessity – When processing is necessary for delivering our recruitment services
- Legal obligations – For compliance with employment laws, tax laws, or government requests
- Legitimate interests – For improving service quality, marketing (where permitted), and fraud prevention
How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
a) Employers and Hiring Partners
Your professional profile, resume, and relevant data may be shared with potential employers and recruiters seeking talent that matches your skillset and preferences.
b) Service Providers
We may engage third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, communication tools, background checks, and CRM systems. These partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
c) Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal data if required to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests from government authorities, or protect our rights.
International Data Transfers
Transfer personal data to clients or partners in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, we ensure that data transfers comply with relevant data protection laws through the use of appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:
- Candidate profiles may be retained for up to 5 years to consider future opportunities
- Legal and transaction records may be retained for 7 years for compliance and audit purposes
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
Data Security
We are committed to securing your personal information and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
- Secure servers with encryption
- Role-based access control
- Regular security audits
- Employee training on data privacy
- Multi-factor authentication for system access
However, no system can be 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted via the internet.
Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
Depending on your location and applicable data protection regulations (such as the GDPR), you may have the following rights:
- Access – Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure – Request deletion of your data (the “right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction – Request to limit how we use your data
- Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Objection – Object to certain types of data processing (e.g., direct marketing)
- Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw previously given consent at any time
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or tools. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately before engaging with them.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, our business operations, or technology. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your data, please contact:
Email: info@elitemaverick.com