Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide, improve, and secure our services:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide when creating an account, filling out forms, or applying for a job.
  • Application Data: When applying for jobs, we collect relevant details like your CV, employment history, qualifications, and contact information.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected information includes your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page to help analyze site performance and improve user experience.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance user experience and collect data. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • Service and Site Maintenance: To operate and improve our website and services.
  • Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, provide assistance, and improve user interactions.
  • Job Application Processing: For evaluating candidate suitability, verifying information, and communicating with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
  • Personalization: To customize content and user experience on our site.
  • Marketing and Updates: With consent, to send you news, offers, or other updates. You may opt out at any time.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce terms of service, and protect Techner’s rights and user safety.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information under specific circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors assist with site hosting, data analysis, payment processing, customer support, and recruitment functions.
  • Legal and Compliance Requirements: Information may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations or protect Techner’s rights and user safety.
  • Data Sharing Protections: All third parties are bound by data protection agreements and confidentiality terms.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, please note that no electronic storage method is 100% secure, and while we strive to use industry-standard security practices, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Under GDPR, individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) have specific rights regarding their personal data, including:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal data.
  • Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.
  • Data Portability: Upon request, we will provide a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Restriction and Objection: You have the right to object to or restrict our processing of your data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

6. Job Applicant Privacy

We handle job applicant data carefully to ensure security and transparency throughout the recruitment process:

  • Data Collection: Applicant data, such as CVs, contact details, and employment history, is collected solely for recruitment purposes.
  • Data Usage: This information is used to assess suitability for roles, communicate application status, and verify information as necessary.
  • Retention: Applicant data will be retained only as long as necessary for recruitment. If you consent to being considered for future roles, we may retain your data longer.
  • Data Access: Only authorized Techner personnel involved in recruitment will have access to applicant data.

7. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in accordance with GDPR standards. These may include standard contractual clauses or equivalent measures.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required under GDPR.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy to stay informed.