Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Recruitr.co.za (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information (“Personal Information”) in connection with your use of our recruitment website (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of Personal Information from you through the Website:
- Job Seeker Information: Name, contact information (email, phone number), resume/CV, education and work experience details, skills, references, salary expectations, and other information relevant to your job search.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browsing history, search terms used on the Website, and other information about your interaction with the Website.
- Third-Party Data: We may integrate with third-party tools and services to collect additional information about you, such as your professional social media profiles (with your explicit consent).
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:
- To process your job applications and connect you with potential employers.
- To assess your suitability for job openings.
- To improve the functionality and content of the Website.
- To send you job alerts and other relevant information (only with your consent).
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
We process your Personal Information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: In some cases, we will collect your Personal Information with your explicit consent.
- Contractual Necessity: We need to process your Personal Information to fulfill our contractual obligations with you, such as processing your job application.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your Personal Information for our legitimate interests, such as improving the Website or sending you relevant job alerts. We will always balance our legitimate interests against your privacy rights.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We may share your Personal Information with the following third parties:
- Potential Employers: We will only share your Personal Information with potential employers to whom you apply for jobs through the Website, and only with your consent.
- Service Providers: We may use third-party service providers to help us operate and maintain the Website. These service providers will only have access to your Personal Information to the extent necessary to perform their services and will be contractually obligated to protect your privacy.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal requirements or protect the rights and safety of ourselves or others.
Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You can also request to have your information deleted by contacting us (details below).
Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have certain rights regarding your Personal Information. These rights include:
- The right to access your Personal Information.
- The right to have your Personal Information rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- The right to have your Personal Information erased (subject to certain exceptions).
- The right to object to the processing of your Personal Information.
- The right to restrict the processing of your Personal Information.
- The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your Personal Information (where applicable).
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure.
Cookies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the revised Policy on the Website and notify you of any material changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
info@recruitr.co.za