Introduction
Bethel International (Pvt) Ltd (“Bethel International”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of job seekers, employers, and website users.
As a licensed foreign recruitment agency registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE License No: 3241), we process personal data in accordance with applicable Sri Lankan laws and recognized data protection principles.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Job seekers applying for overseas employment
- Foreign employees and recruitment partners
- Visitors to our website
Personal Data We Collect
Candidate Information
- Full name, address, and contact details
- National Identity Card (NIC) and/or passport details
- Birth certificate (if required)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), qualifications, and work experience
- Police clearance certificates (where applicable)
- Medical reports required for overseas employment
- Training and certification details
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage data
Purpose of Data Collection
- Candidate registration and recruitment processing
- Matching candidates with overseas job opportunities
- Submission of profiles to licensed employers
- Visa processing, medicals, and pre-departure procedures
- Compliance with SLBFE and legal requirements
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- SLBFE regulations and guidelines
- Sri Lankan labor and foreign employment laws
- Applicable international recruitment standards
Sharing of Information
Personal data may be shared with:
- Licensed foreign employers and recruitment partners
- Government authorities, including SLBFE
- Embassies and visa processing agencies
- Medical and training institutions
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and use data only for lawful purposes.
Ethical Recruitment
We follow ethical recruitment practices and do not misuse personal data or engage in unauthorized data handling.
Data Security
- Secure data storage
- Restricted access controls
- Confidential handling of documents
Data Retention
- During the recruitment process
- As required by law or SLBFE
- For future opportunities, with consent
Your Rights
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections
- Withdraw consent
- Request deletion, subject to legal obligations
Cookies
We use cookies to improve website functionality. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked on our platform.
Updates
This policy may be updated periodically.
Contact Information
Bethel International (Pvt) Ltd
SLBFE License No: 3241
Email: info@bethelint.lk
Phone: 0707066355 / 0705666355
Address: 191 2/1 High Level Road, Nugegoda
Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://bethelint.lk.
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select "Remember Me", your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
