Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 May 2025 (date last updated)

This Privacy Policy applies to takemycv.co.za (“we”, “us”, “our”). We take your privacy seriously and are fully committed to complying with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information—and what rights you have.

1. Responsible Party & Information Officer

We are the Responsible Party under POPIA. 

2. What Personal Information We Collect

  • Personal data: name, email address, phone number, physical address, and CV/resume content you voluntarily upload or submit.

  • Technical & usage data: IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, referral data, date/time stamps, cookies and online identifiers.
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3. How and Why We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal information only when lawful under POPIA (e.g. with your consent or to fulfill our contract):

  • To register your account.

  • To communicate with you (email, notifications).

  • To comply with legal requirements and prevent fraud—including screening for scams and enforcing site rules.

  • For statistical analysis and improving user experience.

  • Cookies and tracking technologies: only used with your prior consent via a GDPR/POPIA‑compliant banner. 

4. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have rights including:

  • Access and request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correct or update inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) when data is no longer needed Select Web+4POPI Academy+4RSA Documents+4.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.

Requests can be sent to info@takemycv.co.za.

We will respond promptly, and within the legally allowed time frame.

5. Data Security and Retention

6. No Tolerance for Scams or Fraudulent Activity

  • Users must provide genuine personal data only. Fraudulent or deceptive submissions are forbidden.

  • Accounts that engage in scams, impersonation, phishing, or any unlawful activity will be immediately suspended, deleted, and possibly reported to authorities.

  • We reserve the right to share your data with law enforcement in compliance with legal obligations.

7. Third‑Party Sharing and Data Transfers

  • We do not sell your data.

  • We may share data only with trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics) under binding agreements ensuring POPIA compliance.

  • If data is transferred outside South Africa (e.g. offshore servers), we ensure the receiving country or party maintains adequate data protection standards en.wikipedia.orgpopia.co.za.

8. Cookies & Consent Management

  • We employ a cookie consent banner that obtains explicit, informed consent before storing any cookies or deploying third-party scripts Shack+3CookieYes+3Cookiebot+3.

  • You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via the banner.

9. Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach (unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss), we will:

  • Notify the Information Regulator within 72 hours, and

  • Inform affected individuals as soon as reasonably possible

10. Policy Review

We review this policy at least annually or when significant changes occur (e.g. new features, data processing changes, new legal requirements) POPI Academy Cookie Law Info. Updates are effective upon posting here with an updated “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Information

For questions, access requests, deletion requests, or any privacy concern, reach out to our Information Officer:

📧 info@takemycv.co.za
Thank you for trusting takemycv.co.za with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your trust and rights under POPIA.