Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 26 August 2025
Website: https://zarjob.com
This Privacy Policy describes how ZarJob (Pty) Ltd (“ZarJob”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.
By using our website, creating an account, or submitting any personal information to us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal information:
a) Information You Provide
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address (if applicable)
- Identification documents (where required)
- CVs, resumes, cover letters, and career history
- Employer information (for recruiters)
- Account login details
b) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Cookies and tracking data
- Date and time of access
- Usage logs and clickstream data
c) Third-Party Data
We may receive information from:
- Social media (if you log in via LinkedIn, Google, etc.)
- External job boards or integration partners
2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and process your personal information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Match job seekers with relevant job opportunities
- Allow employers to view and contact candidates
- Respond to enquiries or support requests
- Manage user accounts and platform features
- Send system alerts or service notifications
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your personal information when:
- You have given us explicit consent
- Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you
- It is required to comply with South African law
- It is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g. service improvements, security)
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
- Employers or recruiters if you apply for a job
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, payment processors, analytics tools)
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
- Successors in business acquisition or restructuring (with notice)
All third parties are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and use it only for the agreed purpose.
5. Your Rights Under POPIA
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or outdated information
- Request deletion (where legally applicable)
- Object to processing under certain conditions
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Complain to the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@zarjob.com.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or theft
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Destruction
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
If you delete your account, we may retain certain data for compliance purposes, but we will anonymise or securely delete other personal records.
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality and speed
- Analyse site usage and trends
- Personalise your experience
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may be affected.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
While our platform is based in South Africa, some service providers may store or process data in other jurisdictions. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with POPIA and international standards.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” If the changes are significant, we will notify you via email or prominently on the Website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
ZarJob (Pty) Ltd
Email: privacy@zarjob.com
Website: https://zarjob.com
Last Updated: 26 August 2025