Privacy Policy

Future Options Consulting Ltd (“Future Options”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal data entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal information when individuals interact with our website, services, and recruitment platforms.

This policy applies to personal data collected through www.futureoptions.org, our recruitment systems, consultancy engagements, and other related services.

1. Who We Are

Future Options Consulting Ltd is a human resource consulting firm based in Kampala, Uganda, providing services including:

• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Human resource consultancy
• Salary and benefits surveys
• Organizational development and advisory services
• Training and capacity building

In the course of providing these services, Future Options may collect and process personal data as a Data Controller or Data Processor, depending on the nature of the engagement.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Personal Identification Information

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Job title or professional role
• Organization or employer details
• Professional background information

Recruitment and Candidate Information

When you apply for employment opportunities or submit your CV through our platforms, we may collect:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Employment history
• Educational qualifications
• Professional certifications
• References and supporting documentation

Technical Information

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Website usage and analytics data
• Cookies and tracking information

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Future Options processes personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent provided by the individual
• Performance of a contract or recruitment engagement
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests such as recruitment, service delivery, and business development

4. How We Use Your Information

Personal data collected may be used for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and providing consultancy services
• Conducting recruitment and candidate shortlisting processes
• Managing recruitment databases and talent pools
• Communicating with candidates, clients, and partners
• Delivering HR consultancy and organizational advisory services
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Sending professional updates, newsletters, or industry information where consent is provided

5. Candidate Data and Recruitment Services

As part of our recruitment services, Future Options may process candidate data to:

• Evaluate qualifications and suitability for employment opportunities
• Match candidates with potential employers
• Conduct candidate profiling, shortlisting, and interviews
• Share candidate profiles with client organizations for recruitment purposes

All candidate data is handled confidentially and used strictly for legitimate recruitment processes.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Future Options does not sell or trade personal data. Personal information may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With client organizations during recruitment assignments
• With authorized Future Options staff, consultants, and partners
• With technology or service providers supporting our systems
• Where required by law or regulatory authorities

All third parties engaged by Future Options are required to maintain confidentiality and appropriate data protection standards.

7. Data Security

Future Options implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These safeguards include secure data storage systems, restricted access controls, and confidentiality obligations for staff and consultants.

8. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including recruitment processes, consultancy engagements, and compliance with legal obligations.

Candidate information may be retained in our talent database for future opportunities unless individuals request removal.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience, understand website usage, and enhance service delivery.

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, this may affect certain website functionalities.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable data protection laws, individuals may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data held about them
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of personal data where applicable
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to certain types of data processing

Requests can be submitted using the contact details below.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms. Future Options is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those sites.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

Future Options may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, services, or data handling practices. Updated versions will be published on www.futureoptions.org with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

For questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or personal data protection, please contact:

Future Options Consulting Ltd
DTB Centre, 11th Floor, Kampala Road.
Kampala, Uganda

🌐 www.futureoptions.org
📧 info@futureoptions.org
📞 +256 414 231204 / +256 414 231206