Effective Date: March 12, 2023
Last Updated: May 26, 2025
At AfriHR, your privacy is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws in Ghana, Kenya, and international standards such as the GDPR where applicable.
AfriHR is a professional recruiting and human resources solutions company committed to connecting talent with opportunity across Africa. We provide staffing, consulting, payroll, and HR services to businesses and job seekers.
We collect personal information directly from you, through our website, job applications, emails, and business engagements.
Full name, address, email, phone number
Date of birth, gender, nationality
Educational background and certifications
Employment history, CV/resume
References and background information
Skills, languages, and job preferences
Identification documents (e.g., national ID, passport)
Salary expectations and availability
Company name, address, and contact details
Business contact information of representatives
Billing and contractual details
Hiring needs and candidate specifications
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Cookies and analytics identifiers
AfriHR uses your personal information for the following purposes:
To match candidates with job opportunities
To assess qualifications and conduct background checks
To communicate job opportunities and updates
To manage HR and payroll services
To build and maintain client relationships
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
To improve our website, services, and user experience
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following:
Consent (e.g., when you apply for a job or subscribe to updates)
Contractual necessity (e.g., for employment or client agreements)
Legal obligation (e.g., for compliance with labor or tax laws)
Legitimate interest (e.g., business development, improving services)
We may share your information with:
Clients and employers for recruitment purposes
Third-party service providers (e.g., background checkers, payroll processors)
Government authorities and regulators where required by law
Partner organizations under confidentiality agreements
Legal representatives in the case of disputes or compliance reviews
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
As AfriHR operates in Ghana and Kenya, your personal data may be transferred across borders. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including standard contractual clauses and compliance with local data protection laws.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
Job seeker data: up to 2 years after last interaction (unless employment ensues or consent is renewed)
Client data: for the duration of the business relationship and up to 7 years thereafter for legal and accounting purposes
Payroll/HR records: as required by law in Ghana and Kenya
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
Secure servers and encryption protocols
Role-based access control
Regular security audits
Employee confidentiality agreements
Data breach response procedures
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of your data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion (under certain conditions)
Objection: Opt-out of certain processing activities
Portability: Receive data in a transferable format
Withdraw consent: At any time, where consent is the basis for processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@afrihr.com.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve functionality and performance
Analyze website traffic and usage
Personalize user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy] (if available).
AfriHR does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete the data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
AfriHR
📧 Email: info@afrihr.com
📍 Ghana | Kenya
Specialize in recruitment, HR consulting, and talent management services designed to meet the unique needs of businesses across Africa.
