Privacy Policy - RSA

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This Privacy Policy outlines how Inbound Talent processes all personal data collected from you or provided by you through our website, inboundtalent.co.uk, and any other affiliated platforms. We encourage you to carefully review the following to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we manage it. We aim to satisfy the obligation of transparency under the PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT, 2013 and national laws implementing it.

For information on how to request the removal of your details from our records, please contact us at info@inboundtalent.co.uk

If you do not agree to the processing of your data, please do not submit any personal data to Inbound Talent through our website or other affiliated platforms.

Right to Object

Please note, you have the legal right to object at any time to the use of your personal information for direct marketing purposes and/or the processing of your personal information which is based on legitimate interests, unless there are legitimate legal grounds.

Data Controller Information

Inbound Talent Ltd. is the data controller. All the data that you supply to us is and will be treated and processed fairly, lawfully, with skill and care, and used only for the purposes set out in this policy.

Information Collection and Usage

Inbound Talent collects both personal information (such as your name and contact details) and sensitive personal information (such as details in your CV). This information includes but is not limited to your CV, details confirming your identity, identification documents such as passports and IDs, criminal convictions, ethnic origin, right to work and immigration status as per our requirements to fulfil services.

This information will be stored, processed, utilized, and shared by us in the following manners:

Recruitment Services:

Providing our recruitment services to you and facilitating the recruitment process.
Evaluating your data against job vacancies we believe may be a good fit for you.
Forwarding your information to clients to apply for jobs or assess your job eligibility.

Application and Alerts:

Enabling you to submit your CV, apply for jobs online, or subscribe to job alerts we think might interest you.
Allowing you to engage in specialist online training services.
Enabling your participation in interactive features of our service when you choose to do so.

Marketing and Development:

Marketing our full range of recruitment services to you, including permanent, temporary, contract, outplacement, and recruitment process outsourcing services.
Developing and marketing other products and services, with your consent for such contact.

Customer Service Enhancement:

Enhancing our customer service and making our services more valuable to you, including personalizing our website and affiliated websites to enrich your online experience.
Sending you information on reports, promotions, offers, networking and client events, and industry sector news, provided you have consented to such contact.
Responding to your questions and inquiries.

Third-Party Services:

Sharing your information with third parties retained to provide services you, we, or our clients have requested, such as references, qualifications, criminal reference checks, verification of details, psychometric evaluation, or skill testing.

Legal and Compliance:

Disclosing your information to third parties, regulatory, or law enforcement agencies if required by law in connection with crime detection, tax or duty collection, compliance with applicable laws or court orders, or legal proceedings.
Using your information on an anonymized basis to monitor compliance with our equal opportunities policy.
Fulfilling our contractual obligations to you.

Cookies:

We may collect information through our websites, online platforms and social media platforms by using cookies, web beacons and other technologies. It is your right to reject cookies, you can do so by configuring your web browser to do so.

Sensitive Personal Data

In accordance with local regulations (PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT, 2013) , we may process sensitive personal data (such as health information, religious beliefs, or ethnic origin) if included in information you provide to us, such as your CV. We have strict processes in place to limit the use and disclosure of such sensitive data, except where permitted by law (e.g., for conducting criminal records checks).

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, Inbound Talent processes personal information relying on the following legal grounds:

(a) Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal data when it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract. This includes providing recruitment services and fulfilling our obligations to you.

(b) Legal Obligation: Inbound Talent may process personal data to comply with legal obligations imposed by applicable laws and regulations. This may include disclosures to regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies when required by law.

(c) Legitimate Interests: Processing your personal data may be necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by Inbound Talent or a third party, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. Our legitimate interests include responding to inquiries, improving our services, enhancing user experience, marketing our products and services, and ensuring the efficient operation of our business.

(d) Consent: In certain circumstances, we may seek your consent to process your personal data. If we do so, we will provide you with clear information about why we need your data and how it will be used. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:

To our service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., hosting providers, IT support, analytics).
To comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, property, and safety of Inbound Talent, our clients, or others.
With your consent or as otherwise disclosed at the time of data collection.

Disclosure to Regulatory Bodies or Law Enforcement Agencies

If we receive a request from a regulatory body or law enforcement agency, and if permitted under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 and other applicable laws, we may disclose certain personal information to such bodies or agencies. We will only disclose information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Inbound Talent, our clients, or others.

This disclosure may include sharing personal information in response to lawful requests, court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes. We take measures to ensure that any such disclosure is made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Storage and Accessibility of Your Information

Inbound Talent is located in the United Kingdom, while your personal data will be stored on servers located in the United Kingdom, your personal information may be transferred and accessed from locations both within and outside South Africa (RSA). Recipients include clients, prospective clients, necessary third-party suppliers and contractors.

When we transfer your personal information outside South Africa, we will take measures to ensure that your privacy rights are protected as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Your personal information will only be transferred to and stored in countries that have equivalent, or better, data protection legislation than South Africa, or to service providers that are subject to agreements requiring them to comply with data protection requirements equivalent to or better than those applicable in South Africa. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data remains protected and secure when transferred internationally.

Retention of Your Information

The length of time we will hold or store your personal information will depend on the services we provide to you and for how long you require these services. As we often support candidates with placements over many years, potentially throughout their careers, the purpose for which we retain candidate data is often ongoing. We conduct regular data-cleansing and updating exercises with our candidates to ensure that:

The data we hold is accurate.
We do not retain data for longer than necessary.

Our standard terms of business require that our clients retain candidate data, such as CVs, for the purposes of the specific role applied for. As controllers of your data, our clients should inform you if they plan to retain your CV on file to notify you about potential future roles or for any other purposes.

We review our data retention periods regularly, taking into account our legal obligations and business needs.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Information

You have several rights regarding the personal information that Inbound Talent holds about you. Below are details on each right and how to exercise them. We will require proof of your identity before we can proceed with your request.

Opt-Out of Marketing Communications:

You have the right to request that we do not contact you for marketing purposes. You can exercise this right at any time using the "opt-out" or “unsubscribe” options provided in our communications. Please note that service-related communications may still be sent to you.

Access Your Information:

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We may refuse your request in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013, and will provide reasons if we do so.

Correct Your Information:

If the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections. Please contact us using the details below to update your information.

Erasure or Deletion:

Under certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your personal information, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or processed.

Object or Restrict Processing:

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, especially when it is based on our legitimate interests. You can also object to the use of your information for direct marketing purposes.

Automated Decision-Making:

Inbound Talent does not make decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling.

Accessing, Amending, or Deleting Your Information

You may request access to, amendments of, or deletions to your personal data held by Inbound Talent Ltd. We aim to respond promptly to such requests in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

You can unsubscribe from receiving job alerts and marketing communications at any time. For any of these requests, please email us at info@inboundtalent.co.uk

Links to Other Websites

Clicking on links or advertisements may direct you to third-party websites with different privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites and recommend reviewing their policies before submitting any personal information.

It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies of these other websites to ensure you are comfortable with how your personal information will be handled by those third parties. We do not accept responsibility for, nor do we have control over, third-party websites, links, advertisements, RSS feeds, or any information submitted to or collected by these third parties.

How To Get in Contact with Us

You have the right to ask us to delete or confirm the nature of information that we collect and hold about you. At any time, you have the right to withdraw any contents that you have previously provided and/or lodge a complaint with our Data Protection Officer if you are unhappy about how we are collecting, handling or using your data.

If you have any inquiries regarding our Privacy Notice or our general data protection practices, please contact us.

Please reach out to our Falkirk office:

By post: Antonine House, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Rd, Falkirk, FK1 1XE

By email: info@inboundtalent.co.uk

You can also contact us at our Glasgow office located at 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR, or our registered office address.

Our Data Protection Officer is Gabrielle van Wyk.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website. Significant changes will be communicated via email, allowing you to choose whether to continue allowing us to use your information.

This policy ensures transparency and compliance with data protection standards, safeguarding your privacy while using our services. For further inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@inboundtalent.co.uk.