Data Protection
1. Introduction
Symbiotic talent is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data. This Data Protection Policy outlines our approach to ensuring that personal data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to: Ensure compliance with data protection laws. Protect the rights of employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders. Provide transparency in how personal data is processed and protected.
3. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and partners of Symbiotic talent and covers all personal data processed by the organization.
4. Data Collection
Types of Data Collected:
Personal Data: Information such as name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and payment details.
Sensitive Personal Data: Information such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, and biometric data.
Methods of Data Collection:
Direct interactions (e.g., forms, surveys, account registration). Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs).
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When individuals have given explicit consent.
Contractual Necessity: When data processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations. Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of Symbiotic talent, provided these interests do not override individuals' rights and freedoms.
6. Data Use
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and manage our services.
To process orders and payments.
To communicate with individuals about their accounts and transactions.
To improve our services and website.
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
For marketing purposes, with explicit consent.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal data. We may share personal data with:
Service Providers: To perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, and email delivery.
Business Partners: To offer products or services that may be of interest, with explicit consent.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:
Encryption of data during transmission and storage.
Regular security audits and assessments.
Access controls to restrict access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. The specific retention periods depend on the type of data and the purposes for which it is processed.
10. Data Subject Rights
Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:
Right to Access: Request access to their personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of their personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit the processing of their data, under certain conditions.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of their data, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of their data to another organization or directly to them.
11. Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law. We will take immediate steps to mitigate the breach and prevent future incidents.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Data Protection Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage individuals to review this policy periodically.