Singapore Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients, and users of our website. We strive to comply with the requirements of Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with Singapore law. 

By submitting your personal data to us via our website, through our office, or any other channel, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data as set out in this Privacy Policy. 

Why do we collect your personal data? 

We are engaged by companies to identify and place individuals into employment opportunities. We have identified you as someone who may be of interest to our clients. In order to keep you informed of and represent you for suitable roles, we need to collect and hold your personal data. If you do not consent to this, we will not be able to represent you and will be required to remove you from our database. 

What personal data do we collect? 

We may collect the following categories of personal data: 

• • Identity data: name, NRIC/passport number (where required), date of birth 

• • Contact data: address, phone number, email 

• • Employment data: current and previous employers, roles, skills, salary, qualifications, CV details 

• • Interview and placement data: interview notes, job opportunities applied for, references, correspondence 

• • Employment and contract data: contracts, payroll data, start and end dates, bank account details, tax details 

• • Legal compliance data: right to work status, criminal background checks (where permitted by law) 

We will not collect your NRIC number or other official identification numbers unless required under Singapore law or necessary to verify your identity for legitimate purposes. 

How do we use your personal data? 

We collect and use your data for purposes including: 

• • Providing recruitment and placement services 

• • Responding to enquiries or job applications 

• • Matching your profile to suitable job opportunities 

• • Managing contractual relationships where we have placed or employed you 

• • Verifying your identity and right to work in Singapore 

• • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements 

• • Providing references to third parties (e.g. confirming job title and tenure) 

• • Sending you job alerts, news, and updates (with your consent) 

We may also contact you to obtain additional consent for uses not listed above. 

Job Alerts 

If you subscribe to job alerts, we will use your email to send relevant updates. You may opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link in each message. 

Submitting your CV 

You may submit your CV via our website, job boards, or directly to our consultants. It will be stored in our candidate database and accessible by our recruitment team. You may request updates or removal of your information at any time. 

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunity business and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, age, disability, or other protected characteristics under Singapore law. 

Disclosure of Personal Data 

We may share your personal data with: 

• • Clients for job opportunities or contract management 

• • Third-party service providers (e.g. cloud platforms, payroll services) 

• • Government authorities or regulators (e.g. IRAS, MOM) where required by law 

• • Potential buyers or sellers in the event of a business sale or acquisition 

All third parties receiving your data are required to ensure an appropriate level of protection and confidentiality. 

How long do we retain your data? 

We retain personal data for as long as: 

• • Necessary to fulfil the purposes stated in this policy 

• • Required for our legitimate business or legal needs (e.g. audits, employment records) 

• • Required under Singapore law (e.g. income tax records, CPF) 

When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymise it. 

Security Measures 

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, collection, use, or disclosure. Access is limited to authorised staff only. 

Please note that data transmission over the Internet is not completely secure. We do our best to protect your data, but transmission is at your own risk. 

Your Rights Under Singapore Law 

Under the PDPA, you have rights to: 

• • Access your personal data 

• • Correct any inaccuracies in your data 

• • Withdraw your consent (subject to legal or contractual limitations) 

• • Request information about how your data has been used or disclosed in the past year 

You may contact us at any time to exercise your rights. We will respond as soon as reasonably practicable, and typically within 30 days. 

Contacting Us or Making a Complaint 

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding our handling of your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO): Liyana Hussaini, singapore@projectrecruit.com  

Liyana Hussaini, singapore@projectrecruit.com  

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) at www.pdpc.gov.sg.  

Cookies and Website Tracking 

We may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing patterns using cookies and analytics tools. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies if desired. 

Updates to This Privacy Policy 

We may revise this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date. Please review it periodically for updates. 

Governing Law 

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Singapore.