Privacy Policy

At MB Huwell Consultancy, safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information is our top priority, fully in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy serves to elucidate how we collect, utilize, disclose, and safeguard the personal data obtained from individuals visiting our website or providing information through other channels, such as submitting CVs for recruitment purposes.

  1. Data Collection:
    Who will gather your personal information?

Exclusively, MB Huwell Consultancy will gather your personal data to provide you with comprehensive recruitment services.

  1. Consent Mechanism:
    We understand the importance of obtaining explicit consent for the processing of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By providing your personal information to MB Huwell Consultancy, you are consenting to its collection, use, and disclosure as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Explicit consent for processing personal data may be obtained through the following means:
a) Opt-In Checkbox: When submitting your CV for recruitment purposes through our website or other channels, you will encounter an opt-in checkbox explicitly stating that you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment and staffing purposes by MB Huwell Consultancy. Checking this box indicates your affirmative consent.
b) Written Consent: In certain cases, such as during direct communication with our recruitment team, you may be asked to provide written consent for the processing of your personal data.
c) Electronic Consent: If you contact us electronically, such as via email, social media, or our website contact form, and provide personal information, your voluntary submission of this information will be considered as explicit consent for the processing of that data.
d) Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you wish to withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the provided contact details in this Privacy Policy.
e) It is important to note that by not providing consent or by withdrawing consent, certain services or features may not be available to you, such as participation in our recruitment process. However, such actions will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

  1. Information We Collect:
    a) Personal Information:
    When you visit our website or submit your CV for recruitment, we may collect personal details such as your name, contact information, employment history, educational background, and other relevant information provided in your CV, as well as notes from meetings, interviews, or phone calls with you.
    Additionally, we gather any other data related to potential work placements or the recruitment process.

b) Usage Information:
We may also collect data regarding your interactions with our website, including pages visited and time spent per page, to enhance our analytical insights.

  1. Use of Information:
    a) Recruitment Purposes:
    Personal information obtained, especially from submitted CVs, is utilized for recruitment and staffing purposes. This includes assessing qualifications, skills, and experience for potential job placements, offering staffing support services, handling job applications on your behalf, promoting our recruitment services, and occasionally providing updates on career opportunities. Internally, this information is shared with the recruitment team to explore additional job prospects.

b) Communication:
We may use your contact details to communicate with you regarding job opportunities, application updates, or other pertinent recruitment-related information.

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure:
    a) MB Huwell Consultancy’ clients
    MB Huwell Consultancy may share personal data with its clients for recruitment and staffing purposes. This may include sharing information such as resumes, contact details, and professional qualifications with prospective employers or hiring managers to facilitate the recruitment process. It’s important to note that any sharing of personal data will be done in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, and measures will be taken to ensure the security and confidentiality of the shared information. Additionally, MB Huwell Consultancy will only share personal data with clients when necessary and relevant to the recruitment or staffing services provided.

a) Third-Party Service Providers:
Your personal information may be shared with third-party service providers who assist us in recruitment processes or other operational activities. These providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
b) Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your personal data as required by law, to fulfill legal obligations, enforce website policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of MB Huwell Consultancy, our clients, or others.

  1. Data Retention Duration:
    If a user does not express a written objection to the processing of their personal data, we will store and process the personal data for as long as we deem necessary for the stated purposes. Applicants (users) may be considered for future recruitment, and thus, we may retain their personal data until they are no longer deemed valuable for potential recruitment. If you wish to opt out of your personal data being processed for future recruitment purposes, please contact us at info@huwellconsultancy.com
  2. Children’s Privacy:
    We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please refrain from submitting any personal information to us.
  3. Data Subject Rights Procedures:
    You have various rights regarding your personal data:
    a) Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
    b) Rectification: Correct any incomplete or inaccurate data we hold about you.
    c) Erasure: Request the deletion or removal of your personal data.
    d) Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
    e) Restriction: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
    f) Data Portability: Request the transfer of your personal data to you or to a third party.
    g) Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.

To exercise these rights or for any queries regarding your personal data, please contact us at info@huwellconsultancy.com.

  1. Data Breach Notification and Security:
    We prioritize user privacy and implement robust security measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. We ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of our systems. Although internet and mobile transfers carry inherent risks, we take precautions. Users are also advised to safeguard their data by keeping login information confidential. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, and we promptly address any suspected breaches.

In the event of a security systems breach, MB Huwell Consultancy may endeavor to inform you electronically within 24-48 hours via email to enable you to take necessary protective measures. By using this website or providing Personal Data to us, you consent to electronic communication from us concerning security, privacy, and administrative matters pertaining to your usage of this site. Additionally, MB Huwell Consultancy may send an email to the address you have provided us under such circumstances.

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
    We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and perform certain functions. Detailed information about the cookies we use is provided under each consent category below:
    a) Necessary Cookies: Essential for enabling basic site functionalities and secure log-in, these cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
    b) Functional Cookies: Assist in performing certain functionalities such as sharing website content on social media platforms and collecting feedback.
    c) Analytics Cookies: Used to understand visitor interactions with the website and provide information on metrics such as visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic source.
    d) Performance Cookies: Aid in understanding and analyzing key performance indexes of the website to deliver a better user experience.
    e) Advertisement Cookies: Customize advertisements based on your previous page visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
  2. Updates to Our Privacy Policy:
    We reserve the right to make changes or additions to the Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version of the Privacy Policy will always be available through the website huwellconsultancy.com, and we will ensure to notify you accordingly whenever we revise our policy.
  3. Contact Us:
    For queries or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please reach out to us via email at info@huwellconsultancy.com.

Last updated 2024, March