PRIVACY POLICY
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how eVardia (“the Platform”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”) collects, uses and protects personal data when you use the website https://evardia.com.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable data protection laws.
By using the Platform you acknowledge that your personal data may be collected and processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Controller
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the controller of personal data collected through the Platform is the operator of the eVardia Platform.
If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, you may contact us through the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: such as your name, username or profile information.
- Contact Data: such as your email address or contact details.
- Profile Data: information you provide in your profile including experience, skills or qualifications.
- Technical Data: such as IP address, browser type, device information and login data.
- Usage Data: information about how you use the Platform.
- Communication Data: messages, enquiries or communications you send through the Platform.
How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data when:
- you create an account
- you complete forms on the Platform
- you communicate with other users
- you contact us through the website
- you use the Platform and interact with its features
How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- to provide and operate the Platform
- to allow employers and workers to connect through the Platform
- to manage user accounts
- to improve the Platform and its functionality
- to communicate with users
- to comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- performance of a contract
- legitimate interests in operating and improving the Platform
- compliance with legal obligations
- user consent where required
Sharing of Data
We do not sell personal data.
Personal data may be shared with:
- service providers that support the operation of the Platform (such as hosting or analytics services)
- authorities when required by law
- other users where necessary for the functioning of the Platform (for example when applying for a job or posting a job opportunity)
Platform Role
The Platform acts as a technology service that enables employers and candidates to connect and share information for recruitment purposes.
When users voluntarily share personal information with other users (for example through job applications or messaging), such information is controlled by the users involved in the communication and not by the Platform.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (such as hosting, analytics or cloud services) may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Data Breach
In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to users’ rights and freedoms, we will notify the competent supervisory authority and affected users where required under applicable data protection laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory or reporting requirements.
Candidate data and profile information may be retained for up to 18 months after the last activity on the Platform unless the user deletes their account earlier.
Where data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR you may have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your data
- restrict or object to processing
- request transfer of your data
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus if you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully.
You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Cookies
The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website usage and ensure the proper functioning of the Platform.
Where required by law, users will be asked to provide consent for the use of non-essential cookies through a cookie consent banner when visiting the Platform.
Users may manage or withdraw their cookie preferences through their browser settings.
Children
The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of sixteen (16). We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.
Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through: