Kantur & Associates is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you apply for leads or jobs through our website (kantur.se) or interact with our services. By submitting your personal data, you consent to the practices described in this policy, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data to process your application for leads or jobs and to provide our services. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, and personal identity number (if applicable).
- Professional Information: CV/résumé, cover letter, work experience, skills, certifications, and other relevant qualifications.
- Application Data: Information submitted via our website or email, including job or lead applications, tracked in our system.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected automatically when you visit kantur.se.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data through:
- Direct Submission: When you apply for a job or lead via our website (kantur.se/leads) or email, your data is synced to our system for processing.
- Automated Technologies: Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect technical data for improving user experience and site performance.
- Third-Party Sources: We may receive data from platforms like LinkedIn when you apply or express interest in opportunities with K&A.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Application Processing: To evaluate and process your application for jobs or leads, including matching you with client opportunities and updating our systems with your consultant profile.
- Communication: To contact you regarding your application, job opportunities, or leads, using email or phone.
- Service Improvement: To analyze website usage and optimize our recruitment and lead-matching processes.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with GDPR, data protection laws, and other legal obligations, such as reporting to public authorities.
- Business Operations: To manage client and consultant relationships, track performance, and support K&A’s strategic goals.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:
- Consent: By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this policy.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations when you engage with our services or enter into a contract.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, manage our consultant pool, and grow our business, provided your rights are not overridden.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, such as data protection requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with:
- Clients: Your professional information (e.g., CV, skills) may be shared with potential clients to match you with job or lead opportunities.
- Service Providers: Third-party tools like Google Analytics for operational and analytical purposes.
- Public Authorities: When required by law, such as regulatory reporting.
- K&A Group Companies: Data may be shared within Kantur & Associates or affiliated entities for business purposes, subject to GDPR-compliant safeguards.
Your data may be transferred to computer networks outside the EU, protected by GDPR-compliant mechanisms, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:
- Application Data: Retained in our system, unless you request deletion.
- Consultant Profiles: If hired as a consultant, your data is retained for the duration of our business relationship and up to 7 years post-termination for legal compliance (e.g., tax records).
- Technical Data: Website usage data is retained for up to 1 year for analytics purposes.
We securely delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data and information about how it is processed.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain cases.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.
To exercise these rights, contact our data protection representative at connect@kantur.se. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.
8. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., form submissions).
- Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data to improve site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest within our systems.
- Access controls to ensure only authorized personnel access your data.
- Regular security audits and updates to our systems.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required by GDPR.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., LinkedIn). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on kantur.se, with the "Last updated" date revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
