Privacy Policy

At HospitalityRecruit ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, location
• Professional Information: CV, employment history, skills, qualifications, job preferences
• Employer Information: Company name, job titles, hiring needs
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our contact forms or WhatsApp

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our hosting provider may automatically log:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To connect candidates with employers, process job applications, and manage placements
• Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide updates on your enquiries
• Improvement: To enhance our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Employers: When you apply for a job or give us permission to present your profile
• Service Providers: Third parties who assist with website hosting and email delivery
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We require all third-party service providers to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption: Our website is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS)
• Access Controls: Only authorised personnel have access to personal data
• Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure, reputable hosting infrastructure

While we strive to protect your personal data, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining high standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Candidate profiles are kept for as long as they remain useful for matching you to roles, and you can request deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hospitalityrecruit.com.

7. Cookies

Our website does not currently use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies. Our hosting provider may set essential session cookies required for the site to function. You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as WhatsApp). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: hello@hospitalityrecruit.com
• Phone / WhatsApp: +234 803 966 1354
• Location: Osogbo, Nigeria