Job Applicant Data Protection and Consent Notice

Rikara Group Holdings Ltd (the Company), together with its subsidiaries, is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and compliance in the handling of personal data. We respect the privacy of all job applicants and ensure that the collection and processing of personal data is conducted lawfully and fairly, in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 and all applicable regulations.

By submitting your application for employment through this website or by any other means, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this notice and voluntarily consent to the processing of your personal data as set out below.

1. Purpose for Collecting Personal Data

The Company collects and processes personal data for the primary purpose of managing its recruitment and selection processes. Specifically, your data will be used to:

1. Assess your qualifications, suitability, and experience for current or future employment opportunities;
2. Communicate with you regarding your application and related matters;
3. Conduct background checks, employment verification, and reference checks (where applicable);
4. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements;
5. Maintain recruitment records in line with company policy and statutory obligations.

2. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

1. Identification details (e.g. full name, national ID or passport number, date of birth);
2.  Contact information (e.g. address, email, phone number);
3.  Educational and professional qualifications;
4. Employment history and references;
5. Any other information you voluntarily submit in your application, résumé, or correspondence with the Company.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of your personal data is based on:
Your consent to the processing of such data for recruitment purposes;

1. The Company’s legitimate interest in identifying and engaging suitable candidates for employment; and
2.  Compliance with legal obligations and reporting requirements.

4. Data Retention

The Company will retain your personal data securely for a period of one (1) year from the date of submission. This allows us to consider your application for future opportunities within the Company. At the end of this period, or upon your withdrawal of consent, your personal data will be permanently deleted from our systems, unless retention is required by law or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

5. Confidentiality and Disclosure

Your personal data will be treated with strict confidentiality and will not be shared with any third parties except:

1. Where required by law or lawful authority;
2. With authorized third-party service providers engaged by the Company for recruitment or Human Resource management purposes, subject to strict data protection obligations.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

In accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

1. Request access to your personal data held by the Company;
2. Request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing of your data;
3. Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
4. Object to the processing of your personal data, subject to lawful limitations.

Requests relating to your personal data may be submitted in writing to the Company’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) via email at  dpo@rikaragroupholdings.com

Acknowledgment and Consent

By clicking “Submit Application”, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Data Protection and Consent Notice, and that the information you provide is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.