Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 30, 2026

1. Who We Are

Audit People is a specialist recruitment and executive search firm focused on audit-qualified professionals. We are based in Ålesund, Norway. For the purposes of this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refers to Audit People. If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at: Email: contact@auditpeople.no Location: Ålesund, Norway
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
  • From Candidates (Registration Form)
    • Full name
    • Mobile number
    • Email address
    • LinkedIn profile URL
    • Current job title
    • Current employer / company name
  • From Candidates (Job Application Form)
    • Full name
    • Current position
    • Mobile number
    • Email address
    • Country of residence
    • LinkedIn profile URL
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) uploaded document
  • From Employers (Fees & Terms Access Form)
    • Full name
    • Company name
    • Job title / position
    • Mobile number
    • Email address
  • From Employers (Contact Enquiry Form)
    • Full name
    • Company name
    • Mobile number
    • Email address
    • Message / hiring requirement
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
Purpose Legal Basis
To process and respond to job applications Legitimate interest / performance of contract
To maintain a candidate database for future opportunities Legitimate interest with consent
To respond to employer enquiries about our services Legitimate interest
To send confirmation and notification emails Legitimate interest
To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations Legal obligation
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Use Your Data

For Candidates: We use your data to assess your suitability for current and future roles, to contact you regarding relevant opportunities, and to maintain records of our engagement with you. Your CV and registration details will be stored securely and reviewed only by authorised Audit People staff.

For Employers: We use your data to respond to your hiring enquiries, provide information about our services and fee structure, and to follow up on any mandates or requirements you share with us. Your contact details will be stored securely and used only for the purpose of facilitating our recruitment services.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data to any third party under any circumstances.
  • We may share your data with:
  • Trusted technology service providers who support our website and email systems (e.g. hosting providers, email delivery services) — these providers are bound by data processing agreements and may only process your data on our instruction.
  • Professional advisors such as legal or compliance consultants, where necessary
  • Regulatory or law enforcement authorities, where required by law
  • We will never share your data with other recruitment firms, employers, or third parties without your explicit consent.
6. International Data Transfers
Our website and services are primarily directed at users in Norway and the wider Nordic region. If your data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Data Type Retention Period
Candidate registration details 12 months from submission
Job application and CV 12 months from submission
Employer enquiry details 12 months from submission
Email correspondence 12 months from last contact
After the applicable retention period, your data will be securely deleted from our systems. You may also request deletion at any time — see Section 9 below.

8. How We Protect Your Data

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement the following measures:
  • All data is transmitted over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption)
  • Access to stored data is restricted to authorised personnel only
  • CV files and form submissions are stored in a secured backend system
  • We regularly review our data handling practices
  • No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure — You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
  • Right to restriction — You can ask us to restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to data portability — You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object — You can object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interest as the legal basis.
  • Right to withdraw consent — Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@auditpeople.no. We will respond within 30 days.
  • If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) at www.datatilsynet.no.
10. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not currently use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

If we introduce analytics or non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required under Norwegian ePrivacy regulations.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: Audit People AS, Ålesund, Norway.  Email: raj@auditpeople.no / Phone: +47 98 00 30 50
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