At TechBridge Recruitment, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By accessing our website or submitting any personal information, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
TechBridge Recruitment is a South African-based recruitment agency specializing in technical and industrial talent acquisition, including construction, engineering, power generation, petrochemical, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors. With over 26 years of experience, we are committed to bridging talent with opportunity.
2. What Information We Collect
When you interact with our website or submit a job application, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, CV/resume, employment history, qualifications, and references.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed, and referring website addresses.
- Job Application Data: Responses to job listings, psychometric assessment results, and screening outcomes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Match you with job opportunities suited to your profile.
- Conduct background, ITC, and qualification checks.
- Assess your suitability through psychometric profiling.
- Contact you regarding job opportunities and recruitment campaigns.
- Improve our website functionality and user experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Potential employers during the recruitment process.
- Third-party assessment or background screening services.
- Service providers who support our operations (e.g., web hosting, data storage).
- Government or legal entities when required by law.
All data shared is strictly for recruitment-related purposes and protected by confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request the removal of your personal data at any time.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@techbridgerecruitment.co.za.
7. Security of Your Data
We take data security seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us understand website traffic and user behavior. You can modify your browser settings to control or disable cookies.
9. External Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
TechBridge Recruitment
Email: hello@techbridgerecruitment.co.za
