Candidate Privacy Policy
This Policy outlines how Workster collects, uses, maintains, and protects personal information obtained from all candidates who apply for positions through our website, social media, job boards or other sources. By applying you are consenting to the policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information from candidates during the recruitment process, including but not limited to:
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
- Professional information (e.g., resume/CV, employment history, educational background)
- Additional information provided by candidates voluntarily (e.g., cover letter, references, certifications)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To evaluate candidates’ qualifications for specific job opportunities
- To communicate with candidates regarding their application status and other relevant information
- To improve our recruitment processes and services
- To comply with legal obligations and regulations
3. Information Sharing
We may share candidates’ personal information with the following parties:
- Internal employees involved in the recruitment process
- The specific companies which we work with and which the candidate is interested in applying to
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard candidates’ personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to candidates’ data is restricted to authorized personnel only, and we regularly review and update our security measures to ensure the protection of personal information.
5. Data Retention
We retain candidates’ personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, to contact them further on for future vacancies, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. After the retention period expires or a maximum period of 3 years, we securely dispose of the data.
6. Your Rights
Candidates have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of their personal data
- The right to rectify inaccuracies or incomplete information
- The right to request erasure of their personal data under certain circumstances
- The right to object to the processing of their personal data
- The right to data portability
7. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Policy on our website or notifying candidates through other appropriate channels.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form on the website, or via careers@workster.jobs