*POPIA Privacy Policy – MD Gulf Recruitment 

At MD Gulf Recruitment, we are committed to protecting the personal information of our candidates, clients, and partners in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.

This policy outlines how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected.

*1. Data Collection & Use*
- We collect only the necessary personal information required for recruitment, placement, and visa-related services.
- This includes CVs, academic records, identification documents, and employment history.

*2. Data Storage & Security*
- All data is stored securely in encrypted cloud-based systems (Zoho Recruit and Google Workspace).
- Access is restricted to authorized staff only.

*3. Sharing of Data*
- Data is shared only with verified and authorized third parties such as hospitals, immigration departments, or government entities, and only with candidate consent.

*4. Retention & Disposal*
- Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected and is securely deleted thereafter.

*5. Candidate Rights*
- Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data by contacting us.

*6. Information Officer*
- Name: Kiaryn Moodley  
- Email: info@mdgulfrecruitment.com  

All data privacy queries must be directed to the Information Officer.

By using our services, users consent to the terms of this policy.