Collection of Personal Data

We collect information that identifies you as an individual ("Personal Data"). The types of data we collect include:

1. Identity Data: Name and job title.
2. Contact Data: Email address and phone number.
3. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage patterns via cookies.
4. Employment Data: Professional background and qualifications (if you apply for a career with us).
5. Sensitive Personal Data: We do not typically collect sensitive data (e.g., health, religion) unless required by law or with your explicit express consent.

Purpose of Collection

We process your Personal Data for the following purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To provide cybersecurity assessments, software development, and data analytics.
2. Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide technical support, and send administrative updates.
3. Marketing: To share newsletters and promotional materials (only with your opt-in consent).
4. Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering (AML) and audit requirements.
5. Recruitment: To process job applications and assess candidate suitability.

Source of Personal Data

Your Personal Data is collected through:

1. Direct Interaction: Forms filled on our website or during business meetings.
2. Third Parties: Your employer (if we provide B2B services), or recruitment agencies.
3. Automated Technologies: Cookies and tracking pixels when you navigate our site.

Disclosure of Personal Data (The Disclosure Principle)

We do not sell your data. We may disclose your Personal Data to:

1. Group Companies: Our subsidiaries and affiliates for internal administration.
2. Service Providers: Third-party vendors (cloud hosting, payment processors) who are contractually bound to protect your data.
3. Legal Authorities: Government bodies or law enforcement where required by law (e.g., LHDN, PDRM).
4. Professional Advisors: Auditors, lawyers, and financial consultants.

International Data Transfers

As a global group, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Malaysia (e.g., Singapore, India, or the EU). We ensure that such transfers comply with Section 129 of the PDPA by utilizing:

1. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
2. Enforceable data protection agreements ensuring the recipient provides a level of protection equivalent to the PDPA/GDPR.

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures, including:

1. Encryption: Data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
2. Access Control: Access is restricted to authorized personnel on a "need-to-know" basis.
3. Monitoring: Continuous threat detection to prevent unauthorized access or loss.

Retention Period

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with statutory requirements.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the PDPA and GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
• Right of Correction: Request the rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications or withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
• Right to Prevent Distress: Prevent processing that is likely to cause unwarranted substantial damage or distress.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) using the details in Section 9.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

1. Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.
2. Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may become unavailable.

Contact Information & Inquiries

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to lodge a complaint, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Skill Quotient Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
Address: Level 6, Menara TH, Tower 2A, Avenue 5, The Horizon, Bangsar South, No.8 Jalan Kerinchi, 59200, Kuala Lumpur.
Email: contact@skillquotient.com
Phone: +603-2242 4363

Acknowledgement and Consent

By using our website or providing us with your Personal Data, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your Personal Data as described herein.