Who We Are
Verysure Global Checks Limited (“Verysurechecks”) provides employment background screening and due diligence services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal data collected from clients, candidates, employees, and website visitors.
Information We Collect
• Background Screening Data: Identification documents, employment history, education records, criminal checks, references, and other due diligence information.
• Website Data:
• Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
• Media: Uploaded images should not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract location data from images.
• Cookies: Used to store login details, screen preferences, and comment information for convenience.
• Embedded Content: Articles may include videos, images, or links from other websites, which may collect data independently.
How We Use Your Data
• To provide background screening and due diligence services.
• To verify candidate information for employers and clients.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
Data Sharing
• Vendors/Providers: Shared only with authorized sub-vendors under signed NDA agreements.
• Third-Party Services: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
• Legal Authorities: Data may be disclosed if required by law or regulatory bodies.
Data Retention
• Screening Data: Retained only for the duration required by law or contractual obligations.
• Website Data:
• Comments and metadata retained indefinitely for moderation efficiency.
• Registered users’ profiles stored until account deletion
User Rights
• Request access to personal data held by Verysure.
• Request correction or deletion of personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Request an exported file of personal data provided.
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
Security Measures
• Encryption of data at rest and in transit.
• Role-based access control for sensitive information.
• Regular audits and compliance checks.
• Employee training on confidentiality and data protection
International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside Nigeria, Verysure ensures adequate safeguards in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Policy Review
This Privacy Policy is reviewed annually and updated as required by changes in law, regulation, or business practices.
Privacy Procedures
• Employees: All staff sign IP & NDA agreements and undergo annual privacy training.
• Vendors: All vendors sign confidentiality agreements and are subject to compliance audits.
• Incident Response: Any suspected data breach is reported immediately to our Data Protection Officer, with regulators and affected parties notified within statutory timelines.
• Data Minimization: We collect only what is necessary and securely dispose of data after retention periods expire.
• Website Practices: Cookies, comments, and embedded content are monitored for compliance and transparency.