Data Collection Statement

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Personal Information Collection Statement – valnox Limited

valnox Limited (“valnox”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a specialist recruitment firm operating in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong (“PDPO”) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) in the European Union, including Germany.

In the course of our recruitment and advisory services, we may collect, process, store, and transfer your personal data for the purposes of assisting you with employment opportunities and related career advice. This includes data collected via phone, email, direct conversations, or any other communication channels.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal data such as:

• Full name
• Contact details (email address, phone number, address)
• Employment history and qualifications (e.g. CVs/resumes, references, certificates)
• Professional preferences and salary expectations
• Work eligibility information (e.g. visa status, nationality)
• Any additional data required to assess suitability for a particular role or client

We will only collect data necessary for the recruitment process and in line with the relevant legal obligations.
 

2. Purpose of Collection

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

• To match your profile with suitable job opportunities
• To contact you regarding current or future career opportunities
• To share your profile with potential employers, only with your prior consent
• To comply with any legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• To improve our recruitment services through anonymised trend analysis and reporting
   

3. Data Disclosure and Transfers

We may share your personal data with:

• Prospective employers and clients, but only after receiving your explicit consent
• Service providers acting on our behalf (e.g. IT, database, communication support)
• Legal and regulatory authorities, where required by law
   

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your data
• Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
• Withdraw your consent at any time (this will not affect prior use based on that consent)
• Request erasure of your data where applicable under the law
   

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above or as required by applicable laws. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Security and Confidentiality

All personal data is handled with strict confidentiality and stored securely. Unauthorised use, disclosure, or distribution of personal data is strictly prohibited. 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints related to your personal data or this Statement, please contact

Email: info@valnox.com