Effective Date: [09/11/2025]
Website: https://www.careerdigital.co.za
At CareerDigital.co.za (“CareerDigital”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
1.1 From Job Seekers:
- Full name and contact details (email, phone number, location).
- CVs, cover letters, and job application data.
- Employment history, education, and qualifications.
- Account login credentials (if you register an account).
1.2 From Employers:
- Company name and contact details.
- Billing or payment information (where applicable).
- Job postings, descriptions, and company profiles.
1.3 Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Provide our services to job seekers and employers.
- Facilitate communication between job seekers and employers.
- Manage user accounts and profiles.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Send important updates, notifications, or marketing (only with consent).
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data or opt in to communications.
- Contractual necessity: To provide job-matching and employer services.
- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable South African laws.
- Legitimate interest: To improve and secure our platform.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share limited personal information with:
- Employers, when you apply for a job or submit your CV.
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors) who assist in operating our site.
- Regulatory authorities, if required by law.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Retention
- We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9 below).
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly without them.
7. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
- Encrypted website connections (SSL).
- Secure storage of personal and payment data.
- Limited employee access to sensitive information.
8. Children’s Privacy
CareerDigital does not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18.
If you are under 18, please do not use this site or submit personal data.
9. Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Withdraw consent for data processing or marketing.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) if you believe your data is being misused.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@careerdigital.co.za
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed or stored on servers located outside South Africa, but only in countries that offer similar levels of data protection as required under POPIA.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Effective Date” above will always reflect the latest version.
We encourage you to review this page regularly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@careerdigital.co.za
🌐 Website: www.careerdigital.co.za