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Privacy and Cookies Policy

PRIVACY AND COOKIES POLICY

At ABZ Group SAS (“ABZ”, “we”, “our”), we take privacy seriously. Handling your information with responsibility, transparency and security is part of our commitment.

This Policy describes the purposes for which we use personal data, how we process it, with whom it may be shared (including clients, service providers and group affiliates), where it may be transferred, and what rights data subjects have, in accordance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law – LGPD (Law No. 13.709/18), the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as other applicable laws.

It applies to interactions carried out through our website (www.groupabz.com), during the provision of our services (including recruitment and selection, people management, technical consultancy, RPO and outplacement), and to the processing of data of individuals working for us or for companies with which we maintain, or intend to maintain, business relations. By interacting with any of the channels described above, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

About the Privacy Policy

  • Personal Data: any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as name, email address, telephone number, etc.
  • Sensitive Personal Data: data concerning racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, political opinions, trade union or organisation membership of a religious, philosophical or political nature, health or sexual life data, genetic or biometric data, when linked to a natural person.
  • Data Subject: the natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
  • Processing of Personal Data: any operation carried out with Personal Data, such as collection, production, reception, classification, use, access, reproduction, transmission, distribution, processing, filing, storage, deletion, evaluation, control of information, modification, communication, transfer, dissemination or extraction.

ABZ Group SAS has appointed the IT Support department as the Data Protection Officer (DPO). The DPO is responsible for acting as the communication channel between ABZ Group, you (the Data Subject) and data protection regulatory authorities. For privacy-related matters, you may contact the DPO at: info@groupabz.com

Website Visitors

When using our website or social media, we may collect information about your device
and your interaction with the content. We use cookies and other tracking technologies
for this.

  • Data Collected: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, approximate geographical location (country), date and time of access, traffic source, pages visited and general interactions with the website.
  • Purpose of Processing: to improve website performance and security, optimise user experience, analyse trends and browsing behaviour, and enhance digital marketing strategies.
  • Legal Basis: processing is based on ABZ Group’s legitimate interest. For non-essential cookies, processing is based on your consent, managed through our cookie banner.

Job Applicants

When interacting with the Careers section of our website or with our job postings on the InHire recruitment platform (https://abzservicos.inhire.app/vagas/), we may collect your personal data. Such data may be obtained directly from you, made publicly available by you, obtained from the public domain or from third parties.

The processing of such data for the purposes listed below does not constitute any employment relationship or guarantee of hiring.

  • Data Collected: identification details, CV and recruitment information (work history, skills, experience and qualifications), remuneration and benefits data, government-issued identifiers (ID, tax number, social security number, as required by law), image and sound recordings obtained during selection processes, and any additional information you choose to provide.
  • Purpose of Processing: to assess professional profile and conduct recruitment and selection processes; to present candidates to clients and matching opportunities; to comply with legal, labour, tax, social security and regulatory obligations; to ensure the security of facilities, information and systems; to invite to events and maintain relationships with our professional community; to pursue legitimate interests in business transactions (mergers, acquisitions,
    reorganisations).
  • Legal Basis: processing is necessary for pre-contractual procedures at the request of the Data Subject.
  • Retention Period: data will be retained only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes above, subject to legal and regulatory requirements. In case of hiring, data will be retained for the duration of the relationship and any additional period required by law.

Clients, Employees and Business Relations

We collect and process data for the execution of our HR services, which may include staffing, recruitment and selection, outsourcing, professional development, among others. Data may be obtained directly from the data subject, from public sources or authorised third parties.

  • Data Collected: identification details (name, contacts, address, nationality, country of residence, date of birth, gender and digital signature), financial data (bank account, payment details, salary and benefits information), government-issued identifiers (ID, tax number, social security number), CV details, image and sound recordings, and other information the data subject decides to share.
  • Purpose of Processing: to comply with contractual, labour, tax and regulatory obligations; to manage pay and benefits; to manage performance and training; to ensure the security and access control of facilities and systems; to conduct audits and compliance; to organise events, surveys and relationship activities.
  • Legal Basis: contract performance or pre-contractual steps; compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; ABZ Group’s legitimate interests (security, performance management, business relationship, defence of rights).
  • Retention Period: data will be retained for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes above, subject to legal and regulatory timeframes. Data may be kept for longer where necessary for the regular exercise of rights, dispute resolution or compliance with legal obligations.

Depending on the type of relationship, we may share your personal data with:

  • Other ABZ Group units and affiliates, for efficient business management, compliance with legal or regulatory requirements, and service delivery.
  • ABZ Group clients, in the context of recruitment, selection or staffing services.
  • Suppliers and partners (recruitment platforms, IT systems, marketing agencies and event organisers).
  • Professional service providers (auditors, tax and legal consultants), banks, insurers, benefits administrators and healthcare providers.
  • Public authorities, as required by law.
  • Third parties involved in merger, acquisition or asset sale processes of ABZ Group, if your personal data is among the assets transferred.
 
When sharing involves international data transfer, we will comply with applicable legislation and adopt measures to ensure a level of data protection consistent with LGPD and GDPR, ensuring transfers are carried out securely and only as necessary. 

We have technical and organisational security measures in place to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, altered, disclosed or accessed without authorisation. We carry out regular backups of internal data, as well as effectiveness testing. We limit access to your personal data to those with a legitimate business need to know it. It is important to note, however, that no system can be 100% secure. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, subject to legal and regulatory requirements.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access, correct or deletion of your data.
  • Withdrawal of consent for the use of information.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to obtain information on data sharing.
  • Right to be informed of the possibility of not providing or withdrawing your consent.

 

You may exercise your rights by contacting the Data Protection Officer at info@groupabz.com. We will respond to your request with special care to ensure that your rights can be effectively exercised, and we may need to request proof of identity. Please note that in specific cases (e.g., due to legal and/or regulatory requirements), we may not be able to make your request immediately effective.

About the Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

We use cookies and third-party tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn Insight Tag, to improve user experience, analyse website traffic and optimise our digital marketing strategies.

  • Essential Cookies: required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable basic features such as navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Analytics and Performance Cookies: collect anonymous information about how you interact with our website. They are used to understanding user behaviour and improve platform performance.
  • Advertising Cookies: used to display ads more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advert and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the consent banner on our website or via your browser settings.

This Privacy and Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time. We advise you to check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.

Last Updated: 14 – August – 2025