PRIVACY POLICY
- General
- This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (“POPIA”).
- By using this service, you agree and consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- According to the POPIA, ‘‘personal information’’ means information relating to an identifiable, living, natural person, and where it is applicable, an identifiable, existing juristic person.
- The information we collect
- The purpose for which we collect and process your personal information is to assist you in finding employment.
- The relevant information required is obtained directly from you and will include, amongst others, your name, contact details, qualification, work history, consent for processing your personal information and consents to background checks.
- Where possible, we will inform you what information you are required to provide to us and what information is optional.
- How we use your information
- We will use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected and agreed with you.
- We will only retain your personal data for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes explicitly set out in this policy, unless:
- retention of the record is reasonably required for lawful purposes related to our commercial operations;
- retention of the record is required or authorised by law; or
- you have consented to the retention of the record.
- During the period of retention, we will continue to abide by our non-disclosure obligations and will not share or sell your personal data.
- We may retain your personal data in physical or electronic records at our discretion.
- Disclosure of information
- We may disclose your personal information to potential employers and our service providers who assist with credit and criminal record checks.
- We have agreements in place to ensure that they comply with the privacy requirements as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act.
- We may also disclose your information:
- Where we have a duty or a right to disclose in terms of law or industry codes;
- Where we believe it is necessary to protect our rights.
- We will not sell your personal information. No personal information will be disclosed to anyone except as provided in this privacy policy.
- Information Security
- We are legally obliged to provide adequate protection for the personal information we hold and to stop unauthorised access and use of personal information. We will, on an on-going basis, continue to review our security controls and related processes to ensure that your personal information remains secure.
- When we contract with third parties, we impose appropriate security, privacy and confidentiality obligations on them to ensure that personal information that we remain responsible for, is kept secure.
- We will ensure that anyone to whom we pass your personal information agrees to treat your information with the same level of protection as we are obliged to.
- Your Rights to Access your information
- You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. To do this, simply contact us using the details provided in this website and specify what information you require. Proof of identification will be required before providing a record of your personal information.
- Correction of your information
- You have the right to ask us to update, correct or delete your personal information. We will require proof of identification in order to make any amendments or delete your information. Please notify us of any changes to the information you have provided us so that it may be accurately maintained.
- Changes to this privacy statement
- This privacy policy may be amended at any time at our sole discretion. The revised policy will be displayed on this page so that you are always aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under which circumstances we disclose it. Please review it periodically.
- How to contact us
- If you have any queries about this notice, you need further information about our privacy practices, wish to withdraw consent or access or correct your personal information, please contact us using the details provided in this website.