Introduction
This privacy policy (Privacy Policy) is a policy of the International Counsel Bureau (ICB). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. It is a legally binding document between you as a user (referred to in this Privacy Policy as ‘you‘ or ‘user‘) and ICB (referred to as ‘ICB‘, ‘we‘, ‘us‘, ‘our‘). The Privacy Policy explains how we treat your personal data and protect your privacy when you engage with us and use our website (Website) in compliance with Kuwait’s Law No.20 of 2014 concerning Electronic Transactions (Privacy Law). Under our Privacy Policy, and by providing us with your information or by making use of the facilities provided by or on this Website, you consent to the collection, storage, processing and transfer of any or all of your personal information and non-personal information by us as specified under this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to the above, please stop using, do not use or access our Website.
Our Privacy Policy
Our commitment to the privacy of your personal data
At ICB, your privacy and the security of the personal data that you provide to us is of the utmost importance to us. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your personal data and the information that you provide and we take all necessary precautions to ensure its security. We will also provide you with information and transparency with regard to how we process and use such personal data.
Your consent to and purposes for which we collect your personal data and information
We will process and, by using this Website and providing us with personal information and data about you, you consent to the processing of such information and data in order to consider, make decisions about and communicate with individuals and applicants interested in seeking a job with ICB or a place on ICB’s internship programme.
How we use your personal data and information
We use and make decisions on applications provided by you for jobs and/or a place on our internship programme on the basis of personal data and information provided by you in the applications and use your contact information to correspond with you.
Sharing your personal information with third parties
We will not share personal information with other service providers.
Security Precautions
The transmission of information via the Internet is not completely secure. We will do our best to protect your personal information while it is in our possession. However, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted online or over the Website.
Access to your Personal Data
You can request access to your personal data. You can also request correction of the personal data that we hold about you, although we may need to verify the accuracy of the new data you provide to us. You can request erasure of your personal data. Please note, however, that we may not always be able to comply with your request of erasure for specific legal reasons which will be notified to you, if applicable, at the time of your request. You may withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent.
Meeting Kuwait’s Legal Requirements and Your Rights
This Privacy Policy is provided to you in compliance with the Privacy Law. You have a number of rights under the Privacy Law with regard to how we handle and process your personal data and information. These include your rights to:
(a) be notified about the personal data that is being processed about you and the purpose for which it is processed;
(b) receive a copy of your personal data;
(c) request correction or deletion of your personal data – you should provide evidence to help us support you with such a request; and
(d) complain where you are concerned that we may have not complied with the Privacy Law or any of its implementing requirements.
General
Any dispute relating to enforcement, interpretation or application of this Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kuwait. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be dealt with through the courts of the State of Kuwait to the exclusion of all others.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Any changes we may make to this Privacy Policy in the future will be posted on the Website and, where appropriate, notified to you. By continuing to use the Website you will be deemed to accept the changes to this Privacy Policy.