Collection and Use of Personal Information

We collect and process only the personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide recruitment, placement, consultation, and visa-related support services.

This may include, but is not limited to:

• Curriculum vitae (CVs) and professional profiles
• Academic and professional qualifications
• Identification and travel documents
• Employment history and references
• Contact details and communication records

Personal information is processed strictly for lawful and defined purposes related to recruitment, compliance, and service delivery.

Data Storage and Security

All personal information is stored securely using reputable, cloud-based systems with appropriate technical and organizational safeguards in place.

• Data is stored in encrypted systems, including Zoho Recruit and Google Workspace
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Reasonable measures are taken to prevent unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure

Sharing of Personal Information

Personal information is shared only where necessary and only with verified and authorized third parties, which may include:

• Employers or clients
• Licensed recruitment partners
• Immigration authorities or government departments
• Regulatory or compliance bodies

Such sharing is conducted with consent, where required, and strictly for the purposes for which the information was collected.

MD Gulf Recruitment does not sell or trade personal information.

Retention and Disposal of Information

Personal information is retained only for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Once no longer required, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised in accordance with internal data retention policies.

Rights of Data Subjects

In accordance with POPIA, individuals have the right to:

• Request access to their personal information
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information, where applicable
• Object to the processing of personal information on reasonable grounds

Requests may be submitted in writing to the Information Officer using the contact details below.

Information Officer

Information Officer: Kiaryn Moodley

Email: info@mdgulfrecruitment.com

All data protection, access, or privacy-related queries should be directed to the Information Officer.

Consent

By engaging with MD Gulf Recruitment and using our services, individuals acknowledge that they have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the lawful processing of their personal information in accordance with its terms.