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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Joblink io ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform at jobsthree.vercel.app (the "Website").

We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

2. Information We Collect

Personal information you provide:

  • Name and email address (when you sign up with Google)
  • Profile information (skills, work history, preferences)
  • Job applications and communications
  • Messages submitted through our contact form

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our job matching service
  • To process your job applications
  • To send you application confirmations and updates
  • To improve our platform and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.
  • Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of our service agreement with you.
  • Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service providers: Supabase (database hosting), Vercel (website hosting), Google (authentication)
  • Employers: When you apply for a job, your profile information is shared with the employer
  • Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. We will delete your data within 30 days of your request, subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Your Rights (POPIA & GDPR)

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at halalisanin@gmail.com.

8. POPIA Compliance (South Africa)

In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of 2013, we provide the following specific disclosures:

Information Officer: We have appointed an Information Officer responsible for overseeing POPIA compliance. Contact: halalisanin@gmail.com

  • Lawful processing: We process your personal information only for the specific, lawful purposes disclosed in this policy. We obtain your consent before processing, or processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
  • Collection directly from you: We collect personal information directly from you whenever reasonably possible. You provide your information knowingly and voluntarily.
  • Purpose specification: We collect information for a specific, explicitly defined purpose related to the functioning of our job platform. We do not retain information longer than necessary for such purpose.
  • Data quality: We take reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is complete, accurate, and not misleading. Please update your profile if your information changes.
  • Openness: We maintain this privacy policy to document our information processing practices. You may request details of any information we hold about you.
  • Security safeguards: We have implemented technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information against loss, damage, and unauthorized access, as detailed in Section 9 below.
  • Participation rights: You have the right to request access to your information, correction of inaccurate information, and deletion of your information, as described in Section 7.
  • Cross-border transfers: Your information may be transferred to service providers in other countries (including the United States). We ensure that any party receiving your data is subject to a law, binding agreement, or contract that provides an adequate level of protection equivalent to POPIA.
  • Direct marketing: We will not use your personal information for direct marketing purposes without your consent. You may opt out of any marketing communications at any time.
  • Complaints: 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
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Website: justice.gov.za/inforeg

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Supabase — Database and authentication services
  • Vercel — Website hosting and deployment
  • Google — OAuth authentication
  • Adzuna — Job listing data

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your data.

11. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and service functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

12. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than South Africa, including the United States (where our hosting providers are based). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required by GDPR.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with their data, please contact us.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: halalisanin@gmail.com
Information Officer: halalisanin@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) or your local data protection authority.

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