Last updated: 12 November 2026
Wecruit Pte Ltd (“Wecruit”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the personal data entrusted to us. This Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and protect the personal data of our candidates, clients, and website visitors, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Singapore.
1. What is Personal Data?
Personal data refers to any data—whether true or not—that can identify you, either on its own or in combination with other available information.
Examples of personal data we may collect include:
- NRIC, passport or work pass number (only where required by law, such as for work pass applications, or where we need to verify your identity accurately)
- Contact details (phone number, email, address)
- Date of birth, gender, nationality
- Resume details (employment history, qualifications, certifications)
- Expected salary and availability
- References and character assessments
- Photos, video interviews, or CV attachments
- Work pass information, if applicable
2. Collection of Personal Data
We collect your personal data through various channels, including:
- When you submit your resume or job application
- When you engage us for job matching or recruitment services
- When you interact with our recruiters, whether in person or online
- When you provide information via email, website forms, job portals, or other platforms
- From third-party partners or job platforms you’ve agreed to share your profile with
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal data for the following purposes:
- Matching you with suitable job opportunities
- Assessing your suitability for employment roles
- Sharing your profile with potential employers (with your knowledge or consent)
- Managing job offers, contracts, onboarding or termination
- Facilitating work pass applications (if applicable)
- Conducting background or reference checks
- Contacting you for job opportunities or interviews
- Administering training or advisory sessions
- Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
- Handling any enquiries, feedback, or complaints
4. Disclosure of Personal Data
Your personal data may be disclosed to:
- Clients or employers for job matching purposes
- Government agencies (e.g., MOM) for work pass or legal requirements
- Insurance partners, background screening companies, or healthcare institutions (when applicable)
- Our service providers, IT vendors, auditors, legal advisors, and other third-party support vendors
- Any parties you’ve authorised us to share data with
We will not disclose your personal data to third parties without your consent, except where required or permitted by law.
5. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for recruitment and business purposes, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Accuracy of Personal Data
We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal data is accurate and up-to-date. Please let us know if your details change.
7. Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data by emailing us at dpo@wecruit.com.sg. Please note that withdrawal of consent may affect our ability to assist you in future job searches or ongoing job applications. We will process your request within a reasonable time and let you know what withdrawing may mean for your job applications.
8. Access and Correction
You may ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you and how it has been used or disclosed in the past year, or ask us to correct any errors. Please email dpo@wecruit.com.sg.
We will respond as soon as reasonably possible, usually within 30 days. If we need more time, we will tell you. We may charge a reasonable fee for access requests, and will tell you the fee before we proceed.
9. Protection of Personal Data
We use reasonable security measures to protect your personal data, including access controls, password protection and secure storage. Only staff and service providers who need the data can access it.
If a data breach is likely to cause you significant harm, we will notify you and the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) as required by the PDPA.
10. Transfers Outside Singapore
We may transfer personal data outside Singapore, for example to clients with overseas offices or to service providers that store data overseas. When we do, we take steps to ensure your data is protected to a standard comparable to the PDPA.
11. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site. We also use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit.
You can turn off cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work properly.
12. Marketing Messages
We only send marketing messages if you have agreed to receive them, and we comply with Singapore’s Do Not Call (DNC) Registry rules. You can unsubscribe at any time.
13. Data Protection Officer
If you have any questions, requests or complaints about how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: dpo@wecruit.com.sg
Address: 61 Robinson Road, #06-01, 61 Robinson, Singapore 068893
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
