Privacy Policy
# ZarJobs Privacy Policy
**Last Updated: January 2026**
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## 1. Introduction
At ZarJobs, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 ("POPIA"), the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website at zarjobs.co.za and any related services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").
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## 2. Who We Are
ZarJobs is an online job board that connects job seekers with employment opportunities including jobs, internships, learnerships, and bursaries. We act as a data controller for the personal information we collect through our Platform.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: https://zarjobs.co.za/contact
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## 3. Information We Collect
### 3.1 Information You Provide
When you register on our Platform or use our services, you may provide us with personal information including:
- Your name and surname
- Email address
- Professional skills
- Any other information you choose to include in your profile
### 3.2 We Do Not Store CVs or Resumes
**ZarJobs does not store, retain, or archive any CVs, resumes, or curriculum vitae documents.**
When you apply for a job through our Platform, your application is transmitted directly to the employer. We do not maintain copies of these documents on our servers. This approach minimizes data retention and protects your privacy.
### 3.3 Automatically Collected Information
We collect minimal technical information necessary for the operation of our Platform:
- Server logs for security and error monitoring (retained for a maximum of 30 days)
- Session information required for authentication purposes
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## 4. Advertising
ZarJobs displays minimal advertising through Google AdSense to support the operation of our Platform. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
### 4.1 Google AdSense
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads).
### 4.2 Your Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Platform.
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
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## 5. No User Tracking Policy
Apart from advertising cookies used by Google AdSense, ZarJobs does not:
- Use additional tracking cookies for our own purposes
- Create user profiles based on browsing behavior
- Share your data with third-party advertisers beyond Google AdSense
- Engage in cross-site tracking
We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our Platform, such as authentication cookies to keep you logged in during your session.
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## 6. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with our job search and application services
- To facilitate communication between job seekers and employers
- To send you email notifications about relevant job opportunities (with your consent)
- To communicate with you about your account and our services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect the security and integrity of our Platform
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## 7. How Job Applications Work
ZarJobs offers two types of job listings:
### 7.1 Direct Applications
For jobs where you apply through ZarJobs, your profile information is transmitted directly to the employer when you submit your application. We do not retain copies of your application data.
### 7.2 External Applications
For jobs that redirect to company websites, you will be taken to the employer's official career page to complete your application. ZarJobs does not receive or process any information you submit on external websites.
**Important Notice:** ZarJobs acts as an intermediary platform and is not a party to any employment relationship. Any employment formed is directly between you and the employer.
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## 8. Email Notifications
With your consent, we may send you email notifications about:
- Job opportunities that match your preferences
- Important service announcements
- Newsletter updates
**Managing Your Preferences:**
You can manage your email preferences or unsubscribe at any time by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
- Adjusting your notification settings in your account profile
- Contacting us via https://zarjobs.co.za/contact
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## 9. Legal Basis for Processing
In accordance with POPIA and GDPR requirements, we process your personal data based on:
- **Consent:** You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
- **Contractual Necessity:** Processing is necessary to provide you with our services
- **Legal Obligation:** Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws
- **Legitimate Interests:** Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights
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## 10. Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- **Employers:** When you apply for jobs through our Platform
- **Service Providers:** Who assist us in operating our Platform (subject to strict data processing agreements)
- **Advertising Partners:** Google AdSense for displaying advertisements
- **Regulatory Authorities:** When required by law or to protect our legal rights
**We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.**
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## 11. Your Rights
Under POPIA, GDPR, and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- **Right of Access:** Request a copy of your personal data
- **Right to Rectification:** Request correction of inaccurate data
- **Right to Erasure:** Request deletion of your personal data
- **Right to Restrict Processing:** Request limitation of how we use your data
- **Right to Data Portability:** Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- **Right to Object:** Object to certain types of processing
- **Right to Withdraw Consent:** Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via https://zarjobs.co.za/contact. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
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## 12. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:
- **Account information:** Retained while your account remains active and for a reasonable period thereafter
- **Technical logs:** Retained for a maximum of 30 days
- **CVs and resumes:** Not retained
You may request deletion of your account via https://zarjobs.co.za/contact.
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## 13. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication mechanisms
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls limiting who can view your data
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## 14. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal information outside of South Africa or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with POPIA and GDPR.
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## 15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Platform.
Your continued use of our Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
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## 16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via https://zarjobs.co.za/contact.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) or your local data protection authority.
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