We are committed to ensuring your personal information is protected and used only in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable Data Protection Laws.
The purpose of this policy is to:
Introduction
Our privacy policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect, how we protect, how we use it and the rights you have over your information.
In this privacy policy, when we refer to “Equinox Consulting”, “us”, “we”, or “our”, we mean Equinox Consulting (a company incorporated in South Africa). This privacy policy sets out how Equinox Consulting uses, processes and protects any information we collect from you, or that you provide to us when using this website.
By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in this policy. Equinox Consulting is the data controller of the processing of all personal information that we collect through this website.
This policy may change from time to time, so please check this page for any updates. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this policy, please email us at info@equinoxconsulting.co.za or contact us using our contact details on our contact us page.
What information do we collect?
The personal information we collect and process from you is to provide you with information or services that you have requested, including job applications. This information we collect and process will include the following:How do we collect information?
We use different methods to collect data and information about you. These will include:
How do we use your personal information?
We use your personal information to better understand your needs and to provide you with information or services that you have requested. This information will also enable us to provide you with a better service. The main reasons we may use your information include:
You may unsubscribe from any communication at any time. Please contact us if you wish us to remove your information from our records.
How do we secure your personal information?
We take the protection of your data seriously and do our best to protect your personal information, however it is important to note that the transmission of data over the internet is not completely secure. We have put in place appropriate technical, security and organisational measures, including encryption, to protect your personal information and privacy.
Your personal information is protected using a combination of physical and IT security controls, including access controls that restrict and manage the way in which your personal information and data is processed, managed and handled. Whilst we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information, we commit to taking all reasonable steps to do so.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer or device. We use cookies to collect information from you anonymously and allow us to customise your use of the website and provide feedback to improve our website. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not.
For more information regarding our Cookies, please see our Cookie Policy
Links to third party websites
We may provide links to other websites of interest which are not operated and controlled by Equinox Consulting. These may include our partner networks or affiliates. Once you have used these links to leave our website, please note that we do not have control over the other website. We are not responsible for these third party websites, their content or how they collect or use your personal information.
Third party websites may have their own privacy policies explaining how they use and share your personal information. You should exercise caution and review the privacy policies for the website you link to before you continue using the website. We do not make any representation about third party websites.
Sharing your information with third parties
We will not share your personal information with any other third party organisation or person without your consent. We ensure that third party organisations with whom we partner are governed by the same standards and/or laws surrounding the privacy of your information.
International transfer of your data
We may send your information outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to other office locations. Where your personal data are transferred or accessed outside the EEA, we will ensure the appropriate protection and safeguards are put in place in line with applicable Data Protection Laws.
How long do we retain your data?
We only retain your data for as long as we deem necessary in order to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including the purposes of any legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.
When the purposes we collected the data for have ended we will retain and securely destroy your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
You may withdraw consent to the collection and use of your personal information at any time. Should you wish to do so, please provide us with reasonable notice and e-mail us at info@equinoxconsulting.co.za. Please note that withdrawal of consent is still subject to the terms and conditions of any contract and applicable Data Protection Laws.
Can I access the information you hold?
Based on this Privacy Policy and subject to applicable Data Protection Laws and you providing adequate proof of identity, you are entitled to know whether we hold information about you and if we do hold information about you, you are entitled to:
Please email us at info@equinoxconsulting.co.za or use our contact information that can be found on our contact us page .
If you believe that our collection and processing of your personal data has not been compliant with the applicable privacy law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local competent data protection authority.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy, please email us on info@equinoxconsulting.co.za or use our contact information on our contact us page. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We will review and update this privacy policy from time to time. We therefore ask you to check it occasionally to ensure that you are aware of the most recent version that will apply each time you access this website.
Our policy was last updated on 30 June 2021.
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