1. Introduction
Welcome to Technology Benchmark (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.technologybenchmark.com and use our services for background checks and screenings (collectively, the “Services”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access, or use the Services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you use our Services, including:
- Personal Data: This includes information that can identify you personally, such as:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Huduma Number (or equivalent)
- Employment history
- Educational background
- Criminal record (where applicable)
- Licensing Documents (e.g. driver’s license, PSV Badge)
- Identification documents (passport, National ID etc)
- Financial information (where applicable)
- Non-Personal Data: This includes information that does not directly identify you, such as:
- Browser type
- Operating system
- IP address
- Access times
- Pages viewed
- Referring website
We collect this information through various means, including:
- Directly from you: When you fill out forms, create an account, or otherwise interact with our Services.
- Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies when you use our website.
- From third parties: We may receive information about you from third parties, such as background check providers, public records databases, and other sources as permitted by law.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, maintain, and improve our Services.
- To process your applications for background checks and screenings.
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To personalize your experience on our website and tailor content to your interests.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- To enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
- For any other purpose with your consent.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with the following parties:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers for whom you sought our services, and those who help us operate our Services, such as background check providers, payment processors, and IT support providers. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes for which it is shared.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with other parties with your consent.
5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@technologybenchmark.com.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@technologybenchmark.com Address: Bruce House, 10th Floor, Southern Wing, Standard Street, P.O. Box 28894 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.
