Last Updated: 2025-10-06

At KONN3CT , we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of job seekers, employers, and visitors worldwide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information in compliance with international data protection laws, including:

• POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, South Africa)
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation, EU/EEA)
• CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act, USA)
• Other relevant global privacy frameworks

By using our website, mobile application, or services (the “Services”), you consent to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Job Seekers: name, email, phone number, CV/resume, work history, education, location, and documents you upload.
• Employers: company details, contact information, job postings, billing and payment details.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser, device info, geolocation, usage statistics.
• Marketing Preferences: your communication and consent choices.

2. Why We Collect Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide our job-matching services (posting jobs, applying to jobs).
• Verify identities and prevent fraud.
• Process payments and billing.
• Send updates, job alerts, and promotional offers (with your consent).
• Improve user experience and develop new features.
• Comply with global legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Depending on where you are located, our processing may be based on:

• Consent (e.g., subscribing to job alerts).
• Contractual necessity (e.g., providing access to job applications).
• Legal obligations (e.g., anti-fraud checks).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., platform improvement, analytics).

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Employers (when you apply for their job posts).
• Job seekers (when you publish a vacancy).
• Third-party service providers (hosting, payments, analytics, customer support).
• Regulators, courts, or law enforcement where legally required.

We never sell your data to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

As a global platform, your information may be stored or processed outside your country. We ensure adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR) for international transfers.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide Services or as required by law. Job seekers and employers may delete their accounts at any time.

7. Security

We use encryption, access controls, and monitoring to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct or update your information.
• Delete your information (Right to be Forgotten).
• Restrict or object to data processing.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data).
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

South Africa: Information Regulator (complaints.IR@justice.gov.za)

EU/EEA: Your local Data Protection Authority

California, USA: CCPA Consumer Rights

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and show relevant job ads. You may adjust cookie settings in your browser.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: konn3ctrecruitment@gmail.com