Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EKO8 ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our careers website and apply for positions at EKO8.

EKO8 is a creative agency based in Phuket, Thailand, specializing in music, events, and nightlife brands. Through EKO8 Careers, we recruit talented individuals to join our team in various creative and marketing roles.

This policy complies with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) B.E. 2562 (2019).

2. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position at EKO8, we collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Full name (Thai and English)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Location and province of residence
• Educational background and qualifications
• Work experience and employment history
• Portfolio links and creative work samples
• Video submissions and editing samples
• Cover letters and motivation statements
• Professional references
• Any other information you choose to provide in your application

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and evaluate your job application
• Assess your qualifications and suitability for the position
• Communicate with you about your application status and next steps
• Schedule and conduct interviews (in-person or virtual)
• Make hiring and employment decisions
• Verify your credentials and contact references
• Maintain records for future job opportunities
• Improve our recruitment and hiring processes
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Successful applicants: Data retained for the duration of employment plus 5 years after employment ends
• Unsuccessful applicants: Data retained for 1 year to consider you for future opportunities, then deleted
• Withdrawn applications: Data deleted within 30 days of withdrawal request

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at careers@eko8.com.

5. Your Rights Under PDPA

Under Thailand's PDPA, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure access controls, and regular security assessments. Only authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process have access to your application data.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our careers website and process job applications. These services may have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

• Cloud hosting providers for secure data storage
• Email service providers for communications
• Analytics services to improve user experience
• Video conferencing platforms for remote interviews

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate our website and optional analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.