Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2024
Last Updated: 9 June 2025

1. Introduction
At JobFinds ("we", "us", or "our"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013 of South Africa and other applicable privacy laws.

By using the JobFinds platform or any of our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Full name
• Contact information (email address, phone number, physical address)
• ID number or passport number (if required for verification or background checks)
• Employment history, education, and qualifications
• Uploaded documents such as CVs, cover letters, and certifications
• Login and usage data (IP address, browser type, access times)
• Any other information provided through your interaction with the platform

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:

• Enable you to create and manage your JobFinds profile
• Connect you with suitable job opportunities and employers
• Facilitate communication between you and prospective employers
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Send job alerts, updates, or promotional materials (you can opt out at any time)
• Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• Display relevant ads through advertising networks such as Google AdSense

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent
• The performance of a contract (e.g. delivering job search services)
• Legal obligations we are required to meet
• Our legitimate interests (e.g. improving our platform), provided your rights are not infringed

5. Sharing of Information
We may share your data with:

*Employers and recruiters when you apply for jobs or make your profile searchable
*Service providers that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting and analytics services)
*Advertising partners (e.g. Google) to help us display personalized or non-personalized ads
*Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
*We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security
JobFinds uses appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

7. Your Rights Under POPIA
You have the right to:

*Access the personal information we hold about you
*Request correction or deletion of your data
*Object to or restrict certain forms of processing
*Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at: jobfinds4u@gmail.com

8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by applicable laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
JobFinds uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve your experience on our platform
• Analyze usage and performance
• Display ads via services such as Google AdSense

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more information about how Google uses cookies and data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

10. Image Source Notice:
All images used on this website are either owned by JobFinds or sourced from Pixabay.com under the Pixabay License. These images are free for commercial use and do not require attribution. However, we acknowledge and appreciate the artists and contributors on Pixabay for making their work available to the public.

11. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on JobFinds.co.za may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click a link and purchase a product or service, at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we believe are helpful to our users.

12. We use Ezoic to provide personalization and analytic services on this website, as such Ezoic's privacy policy is in effect and can be reviewed here.

13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

14. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

JobFinds
Email: jobfinds4u@gmail.com