Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how 247DurbanVacancy (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit or use https://247durbanvacancy.org/ and related pages (collectively, the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here.

Scope and Applicability

This Policy applies to information we process when you browse job listings, contact us, subscribe to updates, submit forms, or follow links to third-party sites. It does not govern third-party websites, employer portals, or services we do not control. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Information We Collect

Contact details: name, email address, and any information you include when contacting us.
Job-related details you share with us: preferences, skills, or questions (we do not require CVs; if you share one, you do so voluntarily).
Usage and device data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs, and general location (city/region level) collected via cookies and similar technologies.
Communications data: records of messages or requests you send to us.
Cookies and similar technologies: identifiers that help us operate the site, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver ads (see “Cookies & Similar Technologies”).

Sources of Information

Directly from you when you contact us or submit forms.
Automatically through your browser or device when you use the Website.
From service providers that help us with analytics, security, or advertising.

How We Use Your Information

To operate, maintain, and improve the Website and user experience.
To respond to inquiries and provide support.
To publish and organize job information and related content.
To monitor performance, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
To conduct analytics, measure traffic, and understand content effectiveness.
To deliver and measure advertising in accordance with applicable policies.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable (for example, under the EU/UK GDPR), we process personal data based on:

Consent (e.g., for certain cookies or marketing communications).
Legitimate interests (e.g., to secure and improve our services, run analytics, and show ads responsibly).
Legal obligation (where laws require keeping certain records).
Contract (where processing is necessary to respond to a user request you initiate).

In South Africa, we process personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) principles of lawfulness, minimality, purpose specification, and security safeguards.

Advertising and Google AdSense

We display advertisements that may be provided by third-party vendors, including Google. These vendors may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve personalized ads to you.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can learn more at Google’s Advertising Policies and industry options at AboutAds Choices (where available).
Ads must comply with applicable policies; ad placement does not equal endorsement by 247DurbanVacancy.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to run essential site features, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver or measure ads.

Strictly necessary cookies: required for core functionality and security.
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Website.
Advertising cookies: used to show relevant ads and measure effectiveness.

Managing cookies: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in settings. You can also use platform tools (e.g., Google Ads Settings) to control personalized ads. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service providers that host the site, provide analytics, security, or ad services, under confidentiality obligations.
Legal and safety recipients if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or the integrity of our services.
Business transfers related to a reorganization or acquisition (your data remains protected under this Policy or a successor policy with similar safeguards).

Job applications and third-party portals: When a listing links to an employer’s website or an external application form, any information you submit there is governed by that third party’s privacy policy, not this one.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or de-identify it.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to help ensure your information remains protected.

Your Privacy Rights

Your rights depend on your location and applicable law, and may include:

Access to personal information we hold about you.
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion (erasure) in certain circumstances.
Restriction or objection to processing in certain cases.
Data portability, where applicable.
Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent (this will not affect prior lawful processing).
Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

South Africa (POPIA): You may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator. See: Information Regulator (South Africa).
EEA/UK (GDPR): You may also complain to your local data protection authority.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights or make a privacy request, contact us at contact@247DurbanVacancy.org or via our contact page: https://247durbanvacancy.org/contact-us/. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, we do not respond to these signals. You can manage cookies and ad preferences using the options described above.

Third-Party Links

Our content may link to third-party sites (including employer portals). We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before submitting information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@247DurbanVacancy.org
Contact Page: https://247durbanvacancy.org/contact-us/