Privacy Policy - SD Recruitment (SDR)

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Introduction

Welcome to SD Recruitment, brought to you by SD Recruitment South Africa Limited (SDR, we, us, or our). At SDR, we prioritize your privacy and are dedicated to protecting the personal information of our community, including customers, suppliers, service providers, job seekers, users of our website and mobile application, and agents or their representatives. We adhere to the highest standards of data protection as mandated by the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). These frameworks collectively shape our data protection policies. This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By engaging with our services, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with this policy to understand our approach to data protection. Our platforms, including our website and mobile application, may feature links to third-party sites not governed by this Privacy Policy. We advise reviewing the privacy policies of these sites to understand their information practices. As data controllers, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data, ensuring our operations are transparent and secure, as outlined in this policy. SDR Global owns, operates, hosts, and maintains our platforms, underlining our commitment to your data's security.

Personal Data Collection

The types and methods of personal data collection vary based on its intended use. We ensure to collect only the necessary data for specified purposes, obtained through:

  • Direct interactions, such as account creation on our website or app, communications via emails or calls, or registering as agents.
  • Indirect sources, including data acquisition through agents and surveys, or publicly available information on websites, social media (subject to privacy settings), and other online platforms.

    • Categories of Personal Data

    The information we collect spans several categories, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Details: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical and billing addresses, geolocation, and mobile device IDs.
  • Identification Details: Government-issued ID numbers, passports.
  • Individual Details: Gender, age, marital status.
  • Financial Information: Bank details.
  • IT Information: IP addresses, browser details, usage data.
  • Sensitive Personal Data: As defined under applicable laws.
    • The purpose and scope of data collection are strictly aligned with the processing needs and this privacy notice.

    Use of Personal Data

    We process your personal data solely for the purposes for which it was collected, tailored to the needs of different stakeholders within our ecosystem, such as agents, customers, suppliers, service providers, job candidates, and users of our website and mobile application. These purposes range from order processing, marketing, identity verification, to employment screening, among others.

    Legal Basis for Processing

    Our processing activities are grounded on one or more of the following legal bases: contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate interests, or your explicit consent.

    Disclosure of Personal Data

    We limit the sharing of your personal data to necessary parties, such as affiliates and third-party service providers, under strict contractual terms. Disclosures to other entities, like legal or government authorities, are conducted as required by law or with your consent.

    International Data Transfers

    When necessary, personal data may be transferred or stored outside South Africa, with all such transfers complying with data protection laws to ensure your information's security.

    Data Security and Retention

    We employ robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or misuse, adhering to a retention period that aligns with the purpose of collection and legal requirements.

    Your Rights

    You have specific rights regarding your personal data, including access, rectification, erasure, and more. We support the exercise of these rights in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    This policy may be updated to reflect changes in data protection practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on our website.

    Contact Details

    For inquiries or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

    Postal Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

    Email: info@sdr.co.za

    Your data's accuracy is important to us. Please inform us of any changes to your personal information during your relationship with SDR. Should you have concerns about our data handling practices, you are entitled to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. This Privacy Policy was last updated in April 2024.