Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how EQ8 Recruit collects, uses and protects personal information in the course of providing recruitment and talent services.
Ethics and Privacy
At EQ8 Recruit, ethical practice and the protection of personal information sit at the core of how recruitment is delivered. Trust, transparency and professionalism guide every interaction with candidates and clients.
This Privacy Policy explains how EQ8 Recruit collects, uses, stores and protects personal information in line with applicable data protection and privacy legislation, including POPIA and, where relevant, GDPR.
Your privacy
EQ8 Recruit is committed to safeguarding the privacy of candidates, clients and website visitors. Personal information is handled responsibly, securely and only for legitimate recruitment and talent-related purposes.
Information we collect
EQ8 Recruit may collect personal information directly from you when you:
Submit a CV or application
Register your details on our database
Engage with us via email, phone, social media or automated platforms
Participate in assessments, surveys or interviews
Personal information may include, but is not limited to:
Name, contact details and location
Employment history, qualifications and certifications
Career preferences and remuneration expectations
Reference feedback and assessment results
Information required for compliance, verification or background checks
Sensitive personal information will only be collected where it is relevant, lawful and necessary for recruitment purposes.
How we use your information
Your personal information is used to:
Assess suitability for current and future opportunities
Match skills and experience with client requirements
Facilitate interviews, assessments and placement processes
Maintain accurate talent records and talent pools
Communicate relevant opportunities, insights or updates
Information is only used for the purpose for which it was provided or where a closely related, legitimate recruitment purpose exists.
Direct communication
EQ8 Recruit may contact you about roles, industry insights or opportunities relevant to your profile. You may opt out of such communications at any time by notifying us in writing.
Disclosure of personal information
Personal information is never sold or shared for unrelated commercial purposes.
Information may be disclosed, where appropriate, to:
Prospective and current clients and employers
Referees provided by you
Assessment or background screening providers
EQ8 Recruit staff and authorised technology partners
Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law
Any disclosure is limited to information directly relevant to a specific role, opportunity or recruitment process.
Storage and security
Personal information is stored securely within EQ8 Recruit’s digital systems, including encrypted and access-controlled recruitment platforms.
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.
Information is retained only for as long as it remains relevant to recruitment activity or talent pool engagement, unless removal is requested in writing.
Accuracy and access
EQ8 Recruit takes steps to ensure that personal information is accurate and up to date. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information at any time. Proof of identity may be required to protect your privacy.
Website use
Our website may collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type and pages visited. This information is used for performance, security and user experience purposes only.
Contacting EQ8 Recruit
For questions, updates, access requests or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact us via email using the details provided on the Contact page of this website.
EQ8 Recruit reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technological or operational changes.