Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

E-Waste Jobs ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Grow Easy Systems, is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our job board platform at jobs.groweasysystems.co.za.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register on our platform, we collect:

• Job Seekers: Name, email address, phone number, location, CV/resume, profile picture, work experience, education, skills, bio, LinkedIn profile, portfolio links
• Employers: Name, email address, phone number, company name, company website, location, company description
• Recruiters: Name, email address, phone number, agency/company name, company website, location, specialization, company description

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP addresses and browser information
• Login timestamps and activity logs
• Application submission data
• Job posting and interaction data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Job Matching: To connect job seekers with employers and recruiters
• Platform Operations: To create and manage your account, process applications, and facilitate communication
• Payment Processing: To process registration and subscription payments
• Communication: To send you important updates, application notifications, and account-related information
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with South African laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Job Seeker Information Shared With:

• Employers and Recruiters: When you apply to a job, your profile information, CV, contact details, skills, and application materials are shared with the employer or recruiter who posted that job
• Recruiter Database Access: Recruiters can browse job seeker profiles, view CVs, and access contact information to match candidates with opportunities
• Public Profile: Your public profile (excluding CV and contact details) may be visible to registered employers and recruiters on the platform

4.2 Employer Information Shared With:

• Job Seekers: Your company name, job postings, and company information are visible to job seekers browsing the platform
• Recruiters: Your company profile and contact information may be visible to recruiters on the platform
• Public Visibility: Job postings are visible to all registered users

4.3 Recruiter Information Shared With:

• Job Seekers: Your agency name, recruiter profile, contact information, and job postings are visible to job seekers
• Employers: Your recruiter profile and services may be visible to employers seeking recruitment services
• Public Directory: Your recruiter profile is listed in the public recruiter directory

4.4 Third-Party Service Providers:

• Payment Processor (PayFast): We use PayFast for secure payment processing. Your payment information is processed according to PayFast's privacy policy
• Email Services: We may use email service providers to send notifications and communications
• Hosting Provider: Your data is stored on secure servers provided by our hosting partner

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal information we hold
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a commonly used format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: jason@groweasysystems.co.za

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• SSL/HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Required to provide our services to you
• Necessary to comply with legal obligations
• Required for dispute resolution and enforcement of agreements

You may request account deletion at any time by contacting us. Upon deletion, your data will be removed from our active systems within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

• Session management and authentication
• Remembering your preferences
• Platform functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

Information Officer (POPIA Compliance):
Grow Easy Systems
Email: jason@groweasysystems.co.za
Website: https://groweasysystems.co.za

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at the email address above.

12. Information Regulator

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa):

Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
P.O Box 31533, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/