Privacy policy for the Wusoom Holding employer branding and recruitment
Date of publication: 01-01-2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Wusoom Holding - L.L.C - S.P.C ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in respect of our Careers & Recruitment websites and its related application tracking system. We value your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and transparently.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, contact details (email, phone number, address), family details.
- Identification documents or other documents required under immigration laws.
- Any other information you provide directly to us via forms, surveys, or other interactions.
- Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, geographic location, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the website, and interaction patterns.
- Employment Information
- CV and resume information (education history, qualifications, performance and development reviews etc.)
- Interview records (responses to questions during application process, including any evaluation methods or assessments).
- Information provided in your public profile or by references.
- Special Categories of Data:
- Sensitive data only collected with your explicit consent and when necessary for specific purposes.
How We Use Your Information
Your personal data will only be used for lawful purposes, including:
- the screening, evaluation and recruitment of candidates for potential employment
- communicating updates, offers, and relevant information
- as a necessary step before entering into a contract of employment with you (e.g. registering you on our recruitment websites or systems)
- onboarding and induction
- to commence or defend any legal claims in accordance with any applicable laws
We will only process your personal data with your consent or when it is necessary to fulfill a contract, comply with a legal obligation, or serve legitimate interests without overriding your privacy rights.
Your Rights
Under the applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
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Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain details about how it is processed.
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Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your data when no longer necessary for its purpose.
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Restriction: Restrict processing under certain conditions, such as contesting data accuracy, lawfulness or to defend complaints and legal claims.
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Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
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Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing.
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Object to Automated Processing: regarding decisions resulting from automated processing, where those decisions have legal impact, save where you have consented to this automated processing or where there has since been human intervention to review such decisions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your personal data:
- With our group or affiliate companies around the world.
- With service providers or partners to facilitate our services.
- As required by law or regulatory authorities.
- In case of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, where data may be transferred to new entities.
We note that our applicant tracking system may include the use of Co-pilot powered by OpenAI, which may involve processing candidate data that exists in your job application. By submitting a job application, you agree that you have read this privacy policy and consent to the use of your personal and user data by such means for the purposes in this privacy policy.
Cross-border transfers of Your Personal Data
We operate predominantly in the UAE, but we may do business with global entities. Cross-border data transfers will only occur:
- to countries deemed by local government authorities (e.g. UAE Data Office) to provide an adequate level of protection
- with your explicit consent, or
- where we have taken appropriate steps to safeguard your personal data (e.g. securing contractual commitments from third parties to protect your personal data).
Data Protection and Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:
- Encryption and secure systems.
- Regular audits and risk assessments.
- Controlled access to sensitive data.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations (including in reasonable anticipation of any complaint or legal proceedings). Once no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytical data, as outlined in our Cookie Policy - Wusoom Holding. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date. Please review the policy periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
Wusoom
P.O. Box: 4983, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971 22 088 666
privacy@sinyar.ae
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025 and is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
