1. Introduction
OmniNode Technologies Limited ("OmniNode", "we", "us", or "our"), a company incorporated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (CR No.: 80692267), with its registered office at 8/F., China Hong Kong Tower, 8-12 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and Employer of Record (EOR), IT staffing, and payroll services.
We process data in compliance with:
- The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong (PDPO).
- The General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR).
- The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Personal Data and Their Protection" (KZ Data Law).
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
OmniNode Technologies Limited
Registered Address: 8/F., China Hong Kong Tower, 8-12 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Email: privacy@talentbridger.com
3. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you:
- Client Data: Company details, contact persons, billing information, tax IDs.
- Candidate/Employee Data (for EOR & Staffing): Full name, passport/ID details, tax identification numbers, bank account details, employment history, educational background, biometric data (if required for local KYC/verification via third parties like Veriff).
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device IDs, usage data, cookies.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EU data subjects, we process personal data based on:
- Contractual Necessity: To perform our EOR, staffing, or platform services.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, labor, and AML/KYC laws in HK, EU, and KZ.
- Legitimate Interests: For network security, fraud prevention, and business administration.
- Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
5. Kazakhstan-Specific Data Processing
In compliance with the KZ Data Law:
- Consent: By using our services for Kazakhstani personnel, you confirm that all necessary consents for data processing have been obtained from the data subjects.
- Data Localization: We ensure that the primary database containing personal data of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan is recorded, systematized, and stored on physical servers located within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, utilizing our local infrastructure or verified local partners.
6. International Data Transfers
As a Hong Kong entity serving global clients, we transfer data across borders.
- EU to HK/Other: Transfers from the EU are safeguarded by the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and reliance on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable.
- HK to KZ/EU: Transfers are governed by internal data transfer agreements ensuring equivalent levels of protection.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your data. We share data only with:
- Local EOR Partners & Entities: To fulfill employment and payroll obligations in specific jurisdictions (e.g., Kazakhstan).
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting (AWS/Azure), payment processors, KYC/AML verification providers.
- Legal & Tax Authorities: When required by law in HK, KZ, or the EU.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Client Data: Duration of the contract + 7 years (for tax/AML compliance).
- Employee/EOR Data: Duration of employment + statutory retention periods under local labor laws (e.g., up to 50 years for specific pension/labor records in KZ, 7 years for financial records in HK).
9. Your Data Subject Rights
- Under PDPO (HK): You have the right to access and correct your personal data.
- Under GDPR (EU): You have the right to access, rectify, erase ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing.
- Under KZ Law: You have the right to withdraw consent, request blocking, or destruction of your data, and to apply to the authorized body (Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the RK).
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@talentbridger.com.
10. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, and strict access controls. However, no electronic transmission is 100% secure.
11. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries or to contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
Email: dpo@talentbridger.com
Address: 8/F., China Hong Kong Tower, 8-12 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.