Privacy Policy

Welcome to Shaghaf Al Hijaz Trading Company. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our recruitment and human resource services.

By accessing our website or submitting your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information from job seekers, employers, website visitors, and business partners.

Personal Information

Depending on the services you use, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Residential address
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Employment history
• Educational qualifications
• Professional certifications
• Resume or CV
• Cover letters
• Skills and qualifications
• References
• Passport information (for overseas recruitment when required)
• Visa or work permit details
• Salary expectations
• Employment preferences

Employer Information

For businesses seeking recruitment services, we may collect:

• Company name
• Business address
• Contact person
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company registration details
• Job descriptions
• Hiring requirements
• Billing information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Referral source
• Cookies and analytics data

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide efficient recruitment and HR services, including:

• Processing employment applications
• Matching candidates with suitable job opportunities
• Providing recruitment and staffing services
• Managing employer recruitment requests
• Conducting interviews and candidate assessments
• Performing background and reference checks
• Facilitating overseas recruitment processes
• Processing payroll and HR outsourcing services
• Communicating with applicants and employers
• Improving our website and services
• Responding to inquiries and customer support requests
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

Recruitment Process

Information submitted by job seekers may be reviewed by our recruitment consultants to determine suitability for current or future employment opportunities.

Candidate profiles may be shared with prospective employers only for legitimate recruitment purposes and with appropriate safeguards.

Employer Services

Information provided by employers is used solely for recruitment, staffing, HR consulting, payroll administration, workforce planning, and related business services.

We treat all employer information with strict confidentiality.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Enhance user experience
• Monitor website performance
• Improve security

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Prospective employers
• Recruitment consultants
• HR service providers
• Payroll processing partners
• Background verification agencies
• Government authorities when legally required
• Immigration and visa processing authorities (for overseas recruitment)
• Professional advisers such as legal and accounting firms

All third parties are expected to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

Our security practices include:

• Secure servers
• Encrypted data transmission where applicable
• Restricted employee access
• Password-protected systems
• Regular security monitoring
• Data backup procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide recruitment services
• Maintain candidate records
• Meet contractual obligations
• Comply with applicable laws
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Restrict certain processing activities
• Object to the use of your information
• Request a copy of your stored data

Requests will be processed within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

International Recruitment

For overseas recruitment services, your information may be transferred to employers, recruitment partners, immigration authorities, or service providers located in other countries.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Children's Privacy

Our recruitment services are intended for individuals who are legally eligible to work.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, it will be removed promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or our services.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. Continued use of our website after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.