Recruitment Privacy Notice SDG

Privacy Notice for Job Candidates

At Social Discovery Group (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who apply for a position with us. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data during the recruitment process.

1. Who is the Data Controller?

The Data Controller is Social Discovery Group. Social Discovery Group is the group of companies located worldwide and which may differ depending on the role you apply for or services you would like to provide to us.

We are a group of companies located worldwide. The Data Controller is the possible future employer within us and determination of the controller depends on the role you apply for and the location where you are situated. To make sure we give you clear and unambiguous information on Data Controller details, please ask your recruiting manager or Contact Us and we will provide you with this information shortly.

2. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We may process the following categories of data:

  • Identification Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, photograph (if provided)

  • Contact Details: Email, phone number, address

  • Recruitment Data: CV/resume, cover letter, work history, education, references

  • Assessment Data: Interview notes, test results, task submissions

  • Public Data: LinkedIn or other professional profiles

  • Other Information: Any additional information you voluntarily provide

3. How Do We Collect Your Data?

We collect data:

  • Directly from you (e.g., job applications, interviews)

  • Via third-party recruitment platforms or agencies

  • From publicly available sources like LinkedIn

  • From referrers you’ve been engaged with

4. Why Do We Process Your Data?

We process your data to:

  • Assess your qualifications and suitability for a role

  • Communicate with you about the recruitment process

  • Conduct interviews and evaluations

  • Make hiring decisions

  • Maintain records for compliance and business purposes

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contract conclusion and performance: When we complete the steps to enter into a contract and receive services from you, if you intend to work with us as a contractor.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with employment and anti-discrimination laws if you intend to work with us as an employee; or to fulfil legal requirements if you will cooperate with us as a contractor.

  • Legitimate interest: To assess candidates for open positions and to analyze data for the recruitment process.

  • Consent: Where applicable, such as when we process your data for a purpose different from the original one (e.g., keeping your profile for future roles).

6. Who Do We Share Your Data With?

We may engage third-party service providers for certain data processing activities (e.g., applicant tracking systems like Breezy HR or Google Workspace).

We may also share your personal data with authorities or government bodies when required by law.

We do not sell your data under any circumstances.

7. Data Retention

If your application is unsuccessful, we typically retain your data for up to 24 months or more, based on our legitimate interest in maintaining an effective recruitment process — unless you choose to opt out, as explained in section 8.

We may also retain your data for compliance, legal defence, or accounting purposes as required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (if you had given it)

  • Object to or restrict processing (if applicable under the law)

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

    To exercise your rights, please Contact Us.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the EEA or UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

10. Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice from time to time. When we do, we will notify you accordingly.