Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice

Precision Recruitment International

Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Last Updated: 1 January 2025

 

  1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how **Precision Recruitment International (“PRI”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects personal information obtained through our services.

These services include but are not limited to:

  • our website: https://www.priconsultants.com
  • recruitment and employment services
  • job applications and candidate submissions
  • client recruitment engagements
  • social media platforms
  • digital advertising campaigns
  • online lead forms
  • referral submissions
  • professional communications

Precision Recruitment International operates across multiple jurisdictions including South Africa, Mauritius, and other African countries, and may engage with individuals, companies, and candidates internationally.

PRI processes personal information in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa
  • The Mauritius Data Protection Act
  • generally accepted international privacy principles aligned with GDPR-style data protection frameworks
  • other applicable privacy and electronic communications legislation in jurisdictions where PRI operates.

By interacting with PRI services, submitting personal information, or using our website, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

  1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals and organizations interacting with PRI, including:

  • job applicants and employment candidates
  • individuals submitting referrals
  • client companies and employer representatives
  • business contacts and partners
  • website visitors
  • individuals interacting with recruitment campaigns
  • users interacting with PRI through online platforms or social media.

 

  1. Personal Information We May Collect

PRI may collect and process personal information relating to individuals or organizations.

 

Candidate Information

Where individuals apply for opportunities or submit their details, the information collected may include:

  • name and contact information
  • email address and telephone number
  • location or country of residence
  • curriculum vitae (CV)
  • employment history
  • professional experience
  • education and qualifications
  • professional certifications or licenses
  • references or recommendations
  • employment preferences
  • work eligibility information
  • salary expectations
  • interview notes or recruitment assessments.

 

Client or Employer Information

Where organizations engage PRI services, information relating to representatives may include:

  • contact details of company representatives
  • job vacancy details
  • recruitment requirements
  • communications relating to recruitment engagements.

 

Referral Information

Where individuals refer other candidates, we may receive:

  • the name and contact details of the referred person
  • information regarding professional experience or qualifications.

The individual submitting the referral confirms that they have the permission of the referred individual to share their details.

 

Technical and Website Information

When users access PRI digital platforms, certain information may be automatically collected including:

  • IP address
  • browser type
  • device type
  • geographic region
  • pages visited
  • time spent on the website
  • cookies and tracking technologies.

 

  1. Purpose of Processing Personal Information

PRI processes personal information for legitimate recruitment and business purposes, including:

 

Recruitment Services

  • identifying suitable candidates for employment opportunities
  • matching candidates with client requirements
  • facilitating recruitment processes
  • presenting candidate profiles to potential employers
  • conducting recruitment assessments or reference checks.

 

Client Services

  • assisting companies with recruitment requirements
  • managing recruitment assignments
  • communicating with client representatives.

 

Communication

  • responding to inquiries
  • providing information about services
  • communicating with candidates regarding opportunities
  • communicating with clients regarding recruitment assignments.

 

Marketing and Industry Communication

Where consent has been provided, personal information may be used to:

  • send job alerts or industry updates
  • inform individuals about recruitment opportunities
  • communicate relevant business information.

 

Website and Service Improvement

Information may also be used to:

  • analyze website usage
  • improve services and digital platforms
  • optimize recruitment campaigns
  • maintain system security.

 

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Personal information may be processed where required to:

  • comply with legal obligations
  • maintain recruitment records
  • protect the lawful interests of PRI or its clients.

 

  1. Candidate Databases and Talent Pools

Candidates submitting their information may be included in PRI’s candidate database or talent pool.

This enables PRI to:

  • match candidates with suitable employment opportunities
  • contact candidates regarding relevant positions in the future
  • maintain recruitment records and professional profiles.

Candidates may request removal from the candidate database at any time by contacting PRI.

 

  1. Storage of Personal Information Across Multiple Locations

Due to the operational structure of PRI, personal information may be stored or processed across multiple systems and locations.

Information may be maintained within:

  • internal recruitment databases
  • recruitment management systems
  • secure cloud-based platforms
  • email communications
  • operational systems used by PRI offices or representatives.

Such systems may be located in different countries where PRI operates or where service providers maintain infrastructure.

PRI takes reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect personal information regardless of where it is processed or stored.

 

  1. Cross-Border Data Processing

Recruitment services often involve candidates and employers across different countries.

Personal information may therefore be transferred between jurisdictions in order to:

  • facilitate recruitment opportunities
  • enable cross-border employment placements
  • support operational infrastructure used by PRI.

PRI takes reasonable measures to ensure personal information remains protected during such transfers.

 

  1. Sharing of Personal Information

PRI may share personal information where necessary for legitimate recruitment purposes.

This may include sharing information with:

 

Client Organizations

Employers seeking candidates for employment opportunities.

 

Authorized PRI Personnel

Recruitment consultants or representatives involved in recruitment processes.

 

Service Providers

Third parties assisting with operational functions such as:

  • recruitment software systems
  • IT services and hosting
  • cloud storage providers
  • communications platforms
  • marketing and analytics tools.

 

Digital Platforms

Where recruitment campaigns are conducted through platforms such as:

  • Facebook / Meta
  • LinkedIn
  • Google
  • other digital advertising platforms.

Such platforms may process limited information according to their own privacy policies.

PRI does not sell personal information to third parties.

 

  1. Data Retention

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill recruitment and business purposes, including:

  • recruitment processes
  • professional candidate databases
  • compliance with legal obligations
  • maintaining recruitment history records.

When personal information is no longer required, it may be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

  1. Security of Personal Information

PRI implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against:

  • unauthorized access
  • loss
  • misuse
  • alteration
  • disclosure.

These safeguards may include:

  • secure systems and infrastructure
  • access control mechanisms
  • secure cloud storage
  • internal confidentiality procedures.

While reasonable efforts are made to protect personal information, no system can guarantee complete security.

 

  1. Cookies and Online Tracking

PRI websites may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • improve user experience
  • analyze website traffic
  • support recruitment campaigns
  • enhance website functionality.

Users may control cookie settings through their web browser preferences.

 

  1. Social Media and Third-Party Platforms

PRI may collect information through interactions on external platforms including:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Google
  • recruitment or advertising platforms.

Information submitted through these platforms may also be subject to their respective privacy policies.

 

  1. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws in your jurisdiction, individuals may have certain rights regarding their personal information, including:

  • requesting access to personal information
  • requesting correction of inaccurate data
  • requesting deletion of personal data where legally permissible
  • objecting to certain types of data processing
  • withdrawing consent for marketing communications.

Requests relating to personal data may be submitted using the contact details provided below.

 

  1. Consent to Processing of Personal Information

By submitting personal information to PRI through:

  • job applications
  • CV submissions
  • referral submissions
  • recruitment forms
  • social media lead forms
  • email communications

you acknowledge and consent to the collection, processing, storage, and use of your personal information for recruitment and related business purposes in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

  1. Updates to This Policy

PRI may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.

Updated versions will be published on the PRI website.

Continued use of PRI services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

  1. Contact Information

For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:

 

Precision Recruitment International

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
https://www.priconsultants.com