Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SMJobs ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and other profile details. Employers may provide company information and job listings.

Automatically Collected Information: We collect usage data, IP addresses, browser type, and device information through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Platform.
• To match job seekers with relevant job opportunities.
• To communicate with you about your account, applications, and Platform updates.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security, or technical issues.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Employers: Job seeker profiles and applications are shared with the employers you apply to.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal information held by us.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations).
• Object to the processing of your information.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyse usage, and deliver relevant content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@smjobs.co.za
Phone: +27 72 744 9519