At Aerocompass, we are dedicated to safeguarding the personal data of all individuals applying for employment with us. We ask that all candidates read this policy carefully before beginning the application process.
This Privacy Policy for Employees and Job Applicants sets out what you can expect from us when it comes to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. It is intended to be read in conjunction with the Aerocompass General Privacy Policy.
We base our data protection practices on three core policy documents:
- This Privacy Policy for Employees and Job Applicants
- Aerocompass General Privacy Policy, which outlines the overall principles governing how we handle personal data
- Aerocompass Cookie Policy, which explains when and how cookies are used on our platforms
- Definitions
In this Privacy Policy, the following terms are defined as:
- “Job Applicant” or “You”: any individual who applies for a role or is under consideration for employment with Aerocompass.
- “Aerocompass”, “We”, or “Us”: AerocompassFor Freight Services or any of its affiliated entities.
- What Personal Data Do We Collect?
By applying to work at Aerocompass, you agree that we may collect and process the following personal information to evaluate your application:
- Profile details: including name, date of birth, nationality, and gender
- Communication records: such as emails or messages related to your application or interview invitations
- Education and career background: including qualifications, certifications, and previous work experience
- Job performance data: such as job title, skillset, and insights obtained from reference checks
- Background check information: may include legal or criminal history (for which we will obtain your explicit consent)
- Contact details: such as email address and phone number
- Publicly available data: including public posts on professional or social networking platforms
- When Is Personal Data Collected?
We collect your data at the following times:
- When you provide it directly during the recruitment process
- When third parties share it with us (e.g., referees or publicly available sources)
- When it is gathered from third-party websites linked to your application
- Why Do We Need Your Personal Data?
We process your information to manage all aspects of the recruitment process, which includes:
- Legal and compliance purposes: meeting statutory, regulatory, or internal HR requirements
- Hiring decisions: reviewing your qualifications, arranging interviews, conducting background checks, supporting diversity initiatives, and managing potential onboarding
- Verification purposes: confirming the validity of the data you’ve provided, including through reference checks
- Who Do We Share Your Personal Data With?
We may share your data in order to facilitate the hiring process. This may include coordination with:
- Third-party service providers: that support HR functions (e.g., background checks, interview scheduling, onboarding)
- Government agencies or regulators: when legally required or to comply with court orders or investigations
All third parties that process data on our behalf are contractually obligated to handle your data securely, following our instructions and applicable legal standards.
- How Long Do We Retain Your Personal Data?
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected and in accordance with our internal retention policies and legal requirements.
- If you are hired, your data becomes part of your employee record.
- If your application is unsuccessful, we may retain your data to consider you for future roles unless you request us to delete it.
To request deletion of your data, you may contact us at: info@aerocompass.com.sa
- Additional Information
For more comprehensive details on how Aerocompass manages data privacy—such as data subject rights, data security practices, and more—please refer to the Aerocompass General Privacy Policy.
We recommend keeping a copy of this Privacy Policy for your own records.