Effective Date: 25/03/2024
Website: www.ahitrecruitment.com

1. Introduction

AHIT Recruitment (“we”, “our”) is a recruitment agency operating in South Africa, Europe, the UK, and internationally.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with POPIA (South Africa), GDPR (EU), and UK Data Protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary for recruitment and client services:

For Candidates:

Name, contact info, ID/passport, address

CV, work history, qualifications, references

Employment preferences and availability

For Clients:

Company and contact details

Job requirements, contracts, billing info

Website Data:

IP address, browser, device info

Contact forms, emails, messages

Optional social media interactions

3. How We Use Your Data

Candidates:

Match and place you in suitable roles

Communicate about jobs, interviews, and feedback

Conduct background checks (with consent)

Clients:

Provide recruitment services

Share candidate profiles and reports

Manage contracts and invoicing

General:

Improve services and website

Comply with legal obligations

Marketing communications (if opted in)

4. Legal Basis

We process data based on:

Consent – you submit your CV or contact us

Legitimate interest – recruitment and business services

Contractual necessity – agreements with clients

Legal obligation – compliance with employment and tax laws

5. Sharing & Transfers

With potential employers and clients (with consent)

With third-party service providers (e.g., IT, payroll)

With regulatory or government bodies if required

International transfers are protected with agreements or standard contractual clauses.

6. Data Retention

Data Type

Retention

Candidate CVs

Up to 3 years (or until consent withdrawn)

Client & contract data

5–7 years

Screening reports

As required by law

Marketing data

Until unsubscribed

You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights

You can:

Access, update, or correct your data

Withdraw consent or unsubscribe

Request deletion (“Right to Be Forgotten”)

Object to processing or request data transfer

Contact: info@ahitrecruitment.com

8. Security

We use:

Secure servers and encryption

Limited access controls

Regular security audits

9. Cookies & Tracking

We may use:

Essential cookies (website function)

Analytics cookies (performance)

Marketing pixels (e.g., Meta Ads)

Manage your preferences via your browser.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to other platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Updates

This policy may change. The latest version is always on www.ahitrecruitment.com.

12. Contact

AHIT Recruitment
Email: info@ahitrecruitment.com
Phone: +27 69 629 8418
Address: Imam Haron Rd, Cape Town, 7780