Last updated: 8 May 2026
1. Who we are
CareerJunctionZA ("we", "us", "our") operates this website and the related Android application. We are the responsible party under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 ("POPIA"). For privacy questions, contact privacy@careerjunctionza.co.za.
2. Information we collect
- Account information: name, email, password (hashed), industry preference.
- Profile information: CV details you upload, saved jobs, application tracker entries.
- Usage information: pages viewed, searches, clicks, device type, approximate location (from IP).
- Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy.
3. How we use information
- To operate the platform and provide the features you request.
- To match you with relevant jobs and resources.
- To communicate service updates, password resets, and (with consent) marketing.
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with: service providers who help us run the platform (hosting, analytics, email), employers when you actively apply to their job, and authorities when legally required.
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
We use third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense, to serve ads on this site. These providers, including Google, may use cookies and device identifiers (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices.
- You can manage your cookie preferences for this site at any time via the cookie banner or our Cookie Policy.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use partner sites, see policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
6. Retention
We keep your account data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time. Aggregated, de-identified analytics may be retained indefinitely.
7. Security
We use HTTPS, password hashing, access controls, and reputable hosting providers. No system is perfectly secure — please use a strong, unique password.
8. Your rights under POPIA
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also object to processing or lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
9. Children
The platform is intended for users 18 and older.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated by email or via a notice on the site.
11. Contact
Email privacy@careerjunctionza.co.za or use our contact form.