Careers Privacy Notice

Maverick Research shapes Africa’s FMCG sector as a leader in consumer research, data and analytics. Through the understanding of people and their behaviors across all platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable insights so they can understand and engage with their customers —now and into the future. Maverick operates in several major African countries. Learn more at www.maverick-research.com and connect with us on social media (LinkedIn and Facebook).

The practices described in this Privacy Notice are undertaken by Maverick Research. As the controller of the Personal Data that you provide or that we process in connection with this site and your application, we are committed to protecting your privacy.

If you have any questions about Maverick Research as a data controller, kindly contact us as described in the “Contact Us” section below.

We collect or obtain data relating to you in a variety of ways, as described below. Such data may include personal data, i.e., information that alone or in combination with other information identifies you as an individual or can be reasonably linked to your identity.

• When you use our services, provide information in Your Account, search for products, and place an order for one of our products/reports through our website.
• When you submit questions, request information, or give us feedback via this Site.
• You may also make requests through this Site to exercise your individual rights under applicable privacy laws. We will collect and maintain data related to such requests to respond to you and for our audit and legal compliance purposes.

Examples of data collected:

• your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, payment information, location information;
• your account login and password, if required;
• data collected automatically about the computer or device you are using when you visit this site, including: your Internet (IP) address, information about the browser or type of device you are using, data collected through cookies, pixel tags, and other similar technologies (as described below in the Cookies and Other Internet Technologies section);
• purchase history and information about your activities or other content you view on this site, such as the type and name of the content and the time viewed;
• additional data relevant to your question, request, or feedback, such as your industry and preferred contact method.

Some of the data collected when you use our other services may be considered "special" or "sensitive" under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Special Category Data), e.g., sexual life, race, political opinions, health, etc. When we collect such data, we will do so with your explicit consent obtained at the point of collection, and we will process such data in accordance with applicable law and this Privacy Notice.

As part of your application, we may also ask you to participate in supplemental assessment activities for us to further evaluate your qualifications for the role to which you apply. Information shared with Maverick Research by our service providers when you access their services as part of the hiring process is considered Applicant Data and will be treated by Maverick Research in accordance with this Privacy Notice. Please also review the Privacy Notices of our service providers to understand their data processing practices.

Maverick may use Applicant Data to communicate with you in writing, by telephone or via email to evaluate your application, analyze Maverick staffing needs and practices, or otherwise efficiently manage Maverick's hiring process and employee administration. We may combine Applicant Data with research tools and data from other sources as indicated in the “Data Collection” section of this Notice.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We use certain automated features to assist us in the recruitment process. For you as an applicant, it means that your application is processed and analyzed to identify relevant aspects from your work history such as previous positions and employers, education history, demonstrated skills, and duration of work using automated means. These aspects are then compared against the role advertised by us to indicate how your application corresponds with the requirements outlined in the job listing. We are committed to using AI in a way that respects your privacy and complies with applicable data protection regulations. We implement safeguards to protect your data and ensure responsible AI use. While AI may assist with certain tasks, important decisions affecting your recruitment will always involve human review and oversight.

Depending on your jurisdiction, local law may require us to state a legal basis for processing the Personal Data we collect about you in connection with this site. We will process the information you submit as part of your job application based on our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of certain third parties, provided that such processing shall not supersede your rights and freedoms. In particular, we will process your personal data in reliance on a legitimate interest to carry out the job application process, as well as the effective and lawful operation of this site. We may have other legitimate interests and, if so, we will make clear what those interests are at the relevant point in time. By creating an account, you acknowledge Maverick’s processing of your Personal Data for the purposes described in this Notice. To the extent that we process any sensitive personal data relating to you, we will do so because either: (a) you have given us your explicit consent to process the information; (b) the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; or (c) you have made the information manifestly public. In circumstances where we require your consent, we will notify you about the purposes and scope of processing of your Personal Data, and we will be processing your Personal Data based on the legal grounds of your explicit consent.

You may contact Maverick Research at any time to request to see the information we hold about you, to request that it be corrected or updated, to request the details of parties to whom it has been made available, or to withdraw your consent for us to process your data. Depending on your country of origin, you may have certain additional rights with respect to the personal data we hold about you. If you would like to review, correct, update, suppress or otherwise limit our use of your Personal Data, withdraw any consent you have given us to process your Personal Data (where applicable), or have further questions about how we use your Personal Data collected during the application process. Kindly contact us on +233 25 611 1900. If you contact us as described above, we will make reasonable efforts to identify any data relating to you to act on your request. If you reside in Ghana and believe Maverick Research has not complied with privacy laws or the terms of this Notice, you may lodge a complaint with Maverick’s Data Protection Officer by emailing privacy@maverick-research.com.

• Within Maverick Research. To achieve the objectives described above, and because we are expanding operations internationally, we may from time to time make Applicant Data available to other parties within the Maverick Research group. 
• With Maverick Research employees or recruiters. Applicant Data is controlled primarily (but not exclusively) by Maverick Research Human Resources Department staff, and may be stored electronically or in hard copy. Other staff involved in hiring or information management also may have access to some or all Applicant Data, including senior management or outside recruiting services providers. 
• With Third-Party Service Providers. We will share Applicant Data with third parties that provide services to us, such as (but not limited to) HR recruiting software, ability testing, virtual video interviewing, website hosting, data analysis, infrastructure, IT services, customer service, email delivery, and auditing. 
• As required by law or regulatory authorities. We may from time to time make Applicant Data available to legal and regulatory authorities (such as labor and tax authorities), to our accountants, auditors, lawyers and other outside professional advisers. We also may disclose Applicant Data to any third party when disclosure is required by law, or as needed to permit us to exercise our legal rights, take action regarding illegal activities, or to protect the safety of any person. 
• As part of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets. If all or part of our company is sold, merged, or otherwise transferred to another entity, we may transfer Applicant Data as part of that transaction.

We store Applicant Data for as long as needed for the purposes indicated in this Privacy Notice (including for the purpose of considering whether your skills are suitable for other opportunities within Maverick Research). In any event, we will not retain your Applicant Data longer than permitted by our local law from the date of collection unless you become employed by Maverick Research, in which case a different retention period may apply. Records not specifically designated as Applicant Data may have different retention periods (e.g., server records of emails received or sent).

Maverick Research maintains a standard data security practice that uses appropriate organizational, technical and administrative measures to protect your data while under our control. We may store and process your data in your home country and/or we may transfer and export these data outside of Africa to any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers and processors, including the United States, Europe and India. The data protection laws of other countries may differ from those in your home country. When we transfer data, we ensure that we do so in compliance with applicable law for data transfer.

This site is not designed for or intentionally targeted at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect applicant Personal Data about anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data relating to a child, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

This Privacy Notice replaces any other Notice, whether written or oral, made to you about our practices with respect to Maverick's collection and use of Applicant personal data.

If you have any comments or questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our data handling practices, or wish to contact our Ghana Data Protection Supervisor. Kindly contact us at privacy@maverick-research.com. You can also send us a letter at the following addresses:

ATTN: Privacy Dept.

Maverick Research

125 Agbogba Road, North Legon, Accra

+233 25 611 1900

info@maverick-research.com

https://maverick-research.com