Who we are
Welcome to CareerAid. We are a Non-Profit Organisation operating in South Africa and Zimbabwe, dedicated to [brief description of your mission, e.g., providing career guidance and support]. Protecting your personal information is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Personal details: Name, surname, date of birth, ID/passport number.
- Contact information: Email address, phone number, physical address.
- Demographic information: Gender, nationality, and language preferences.
- Career-related information: Educational background, employment history, and skills.
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, and interaction with our website.
How We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal information through:
- Direct interactions: Forms you fill on our website or in person.
- Email or phone communications.
- Automated technologies: Cookies and similar tracking tools when you use our website.
Purpose of Collecting Personal Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide career guidance, resources, and related services.
- To communicate with you regarding our programs, events, and updates.
- To personalize your experience on our website.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To improve our services and website functionality.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
In South Africa, we process your personal information based on the following lawful grounds:
- Your consent.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate interests to provide and improve our services.
Sharing of Personal Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Third-party service providers: For the purpose of hosting our website, processing payments, or conducting surveys.
- Partners or sponsors: Only with your consent and for specific programs or opportunities.
- Regulatory authorities: To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Protection of Personal Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:
- Secure servers and encryption technologies.
- Regular security assessments.
- Access controls to restrict access to authorized personnel only.
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal information.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information.
- Complaints: Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator if you believe your rights have been violated.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us: