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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 21 July 2026

Welcome to Krute ("Krute", "we", "our" or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you use www.krute.com.my and our recruitment platform and related services.

Krute is a software provider operating an AI-powered workforce intelligence platform operating under collaboration with Agensi Pekerjaan Cosmosworks Sdn Bhd licensed Jabatan Tenaga Kerja (JTK).

By accessing or using Krute, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide recruitment and workforce intelligence services.

A. Personal Information — for job seekers, this may include:

  • Full name
  • NRIC/Passport (where required for verification)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Residential address
  • Date of birth
  • Employment history
  • Education
  • Professional qualifications
  • Certifications
  • Skills
  • Resume/CV
  • Portfolio
  • Salary expectations
  • Availability
  • Work permit status (where applicable)

For employers, this may include:

  • Company name
  • Business registration details
  • Company address
  • Contact person
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing information
  • Verification documents

B. Automatically Collected Information — when you use Krute, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Login history
  • Usage analytics
  • Cookies
  • Session information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Verify candidate and employer identities
  • Match candidates with employers
  • Improve AI-powered recruitment recommendations
  • Process candidate verification
  • Facilitate recruitment activities
  • Contact users regarding job opportunities
  • Improve our platform
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. AI-Powered Matching

Krute uses artificial intelligence to assist employers in identifying suitable candidates. AI may analyze:

  • Skills
  • Experience
  • Qualifications
  • Industry background
  • Job preferences
  • Availability
  • Certifications

AI recommendations are intended to support recruitment decisions. Final hiring decisions remain the responsibility of employers.

4. Candidate Visibility

Candidate profiles may be displayed anonymously to verified employers. Anonymous profiles may include:

  • Experience
  • Skills
  • Industry
  • Certifications
  • General location
  • Availability

Personal contact information remains hidden until an employer purchases candidate access through the Krute platform.

5. Employer Verification

Krute verifies employer identities before granting access to candidate information. Verification may include:

  • Company registration
  • Business verification
  • Identity verification
  • Employment legitimacy checks

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with:

  • Verified employers
  • Recruitment partners (where authorised)
  • Service providers supporting our platform
  • Government authorities when required by law

7. Foreign Worker Recruitment

Where applicable, Krute may facilitate recruitment involving foreign workers. Employers remain solely responsible for obtaining all necessary:

  • Work permits
  • Employment approvals
  • Immigration clearances
  • Regulatory compliance

Krute does not guarantee approval of work permits.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards including:

  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Encrypted communications
  • Role-based access controls
  • Secure authentication
  • Continuous monitoring
  • Regular security updates

While we strive to protect your information, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Inactive accounts may be archived or deleted in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable Malaysian laws, users may request to:

  • Access personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update account details
  • Delete personal information
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Close their Krute account

Certain information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

11. Cookies

Krute uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some platform features may not function correctly.

12. Third-Party Services

Krute may integrate with third-party providers including:

  • AI service providers
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics platforms
  • Email providers
  • Payment gateways
  • Authentication services

These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

13. Children's Privacy

Krute is intended for individuals aged 21 years and above or those legally permitted to work under applicable laws.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Compliance with Malaysian Laws

Krute is committed to complying with applicable Malaysian laws and regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and relevant employment and recruitment regulations.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on www.krute.com.my. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Krute - Workforce Intelligence for Industrial Enterprises

Website: https://www.krute.com.my

Email: jobs@krute.com.my