This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Parpus Limited ("Company," "we," or "us") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of candidates ("you" or "candidates") using the collaboration and linkages portal ("Portal"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By accessing or using the Portal, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not access or use the Portal.
Parpus Limited understands that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal and non-personal information is used and shared online. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who uses the portal and will only collect and use information in ways that are useful to you and in a manner consistent with your rights and Our obligations under the law.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the practices of this website or your dealings with this website, you may contact Us at info@parpus.com
This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of Our portal and does not extend to any websites that are linked to from Our Site (whether We provide those links or whether they are shared by other users). We have no control over how your data is collected, stored or used by other websites and We advise you to check the privacy policies of any such websites before providing any information to them.
1.1 Personal Information: When you create an account and use the Portal, we may collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name, contact details, resume, educational background, employment history, and any other information you include in your profile or job applications.
1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Portal. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. Cookies allow us to enhance your user experience and provide personalized features.
1.3 Log Files: We may collect information through log files, which track actions occurring on the Portal. This information may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
2.1 Recruitment Process: We use the information we collect to facilitate the recruitment process and match candidates with job opportunities. This includes sharing your profile and job applications with potential employers or recruitment agencies.
2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding job opportunities, updates, and administrative messages related to the Portal. We may also send you promotional and marketing materials that we believe may be of interest to you, but you can opt out of receiving such communications.
2.3 Aggregated Data: We may aggregate and anonymize your personal information to generate statistical and analytical reports, which we may use for business and research purposes.
2.4 Provide Services: We use the collected information to provide and improve the services offered through the Portal. This includes facilitating communication between freelancers and employers, matching freelancers with suitable projects, and processing payments.
2.5 Personalization: We may use the collected information to personalize your experience on the Portal, such as recommending relevant projects or services based on your skills and preferences.
2.6 Analytics: We may use aggregated and anonymized data for analytical purposes, such as monitoring usage patterns, improving our services, and enhancing the overall user experience.
2.7 Legal Compliance: We may use and disclose your personal information as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3.1 Sharing with Employers: When you apply for a job through the Portal, we may share your profile, portfolio, and job application with the respective employer or recruitment agency. However, we do not control the subsequent use or disclosure of your information by employers, and their own privacy policies will apply.
3.2 Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in operating the Portal and providing associated services. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes specified by us.
3.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or subpoena.
3.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, or third party involved in the transaction.
4.1 Security Measures: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4.2 Notwithstanding the security measures that We take, it is important to remember that the transmission of data via the internet may not be completely secure and that you are advised to take suitable precautions when transmitting to Us data via the internet.
5.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. You can manage your account settings and update your information within the Portal.
5.2 Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information at any time. However, please note that withdrawing consent may limit or prevent your use of certain features of the Portal
Parpus limited retains the Personal Information collected where an ongoing legitimate business requires retention of such Personal Information such as for litigation/defense purposes, as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, maintain accurate financial and other records, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
In the absence of a need to retain your Personal Information as specified herein, We will either delete or aggregate your Personal Information or, if this is not possible then We will securely store your Personal Information and isolate it from any further Processing until deletion is possible.
We recognize the importance of children’s safety and privacy. We do not request, or knowingly collect, any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 18. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided Us with Personal Information, he or she should write to Us at the email address set forth in this Policy.
Your Personal Information and files including their backups are stored on our servers and the servers of companies we hire to provide services to Us. Your Personal Information may be transferred across national borders because We have servers located in the United states and United Kingdom, and the companies we hire to help Us run our business may be located in different countries around the world.
The information that we collect from you may be transferred to and stored in a country outside the country It may also be Processed by staff operating outside Kenya who work for Us or our partners. If your Personal Information is Processed outside Kenya, We will ensure that the recipient of your Personal Information offers an adequate level of protection
The portal may contain links to third-party websites. For example, occasionally, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our Site at our discretion. These third-party platforms have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of those linked sites, including their information practices.
We may change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time, or as may be required by law. Your continued use of our Services after any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy indicates your agreement to the terms of the revised Privacy Policy. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up to date.
Acceptance of Terms Through the use of this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of the portal. In addition, your continued use of the portal following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you are in agreement and acceptance of such changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about the portal or this Privacy Policy, please contact Us by email at info@parpus.com. Please ensure that your query is clear, particularly if it is a request for information about the data we hold about you.
Policy Effective From: 4/01/2022
Policy Last Updated: 19/05/2023