Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — Sibanyejobs

Effective Date: 03 July 2025
Website: https://sibanyejobs.xyz
Email Contact: crigomarket@gmail.com

At Sibanyejobs, your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard your personal and non-personal information. We comply with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Google AdSense policies. Please read this document carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein. If you disagree, kindly stop using the Site immediately.

Table of Contents

  1. Who We Are
  2. Information We Collect
    2.1 Voluntary Personal Information
    2.2 Automatic Technical, Usage, and Analytics Data
  3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
    3.1 What Are Cookies?
    3.2 Types and Purposes of Cookies
    3.3 Managing and Disabling Cookies
  4. Google AdSense & Third‑Party Services
  5. How We Use Your Information
  6. Legal Basis for Processing
  7. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
  8. Security Measures
  9. Data Retention Policy
  10. Your Rights Under POPIA, GDPR, and Other Laws
  11. Children’s Privacy
  12. External Links & Embedded Content
  13. International Data Transfers
  14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
  15. Contact Information

1. Who We Are

Sibanyejobs is an independent, South African-based platform providing job postings, internships, and learnerships across various sectors—including government, retail, healthcare, education, logistics, and more. We are not a recruitment agency or employer, and we do not charge job seekers for our content or services. Our mission is to create a fair and accessible job marketplace for South Africans.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Voluntary Personal Information

When you interact with us, you may choose to share:

  • Name (for personalized communication)
  • Email address (for inquiries or newsletters)
  • Phone/WhatsApp number (for quicker contact)
  • Job tips/listing details (if you submit postings)
  • Any attachments or messages (CV tips, feedback)

We never require personal information for browsing the site or viewing job listings.

2.2 Automatic Technical & Usage Data

We automatically gather non-identifiable data to enhance user experience and performance tracking:

  • IP Address (for geographically-based analytics and security)
  • Device and Browser Info (type, version, OS)
  • Pages visited and session duration
  • Referrer URL (how you found us)
  • Clickstream data & usage patterns
  • Time stamps of visits
  • Error logs or technical issue reports

This data is used in aggregate form to identify site performance, user experience improvements, and potential abuse or fraud.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser at our request. They enable us to remember your preferences, sessions, and usage patterns, and help integrate third-party services such as analytics and advertising networks.

3.2 Types and Purposes of Cookies We Use

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    • Ensure basic functionality: form submissions, security checks, session maintenance.
    • Do not store personal info.
  2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
    • Via Google Analytics: track page views, session length, user behavior.
    • Help us improve site design and usability.
  3. Functionality Cookies
    • Remember user preferences (dark mode, filter settings, language choice).
  4. Advertising & Targeting Cookies
    • Via Google AdSense and partners: collect browsing patterns across sites for personalized ads.
    • Include cookie-based identifiers like adsid, IDE, DSID, and double-click ID cookies.

3.3 Managing & Disabling Cookies

You can control cookie settings in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  • Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Mobile Browsers: Usually under settings/privacy/cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect your experience and disable ad customization.

4. Google AdSense & Third‑Party Services

We display ads via Google AdSense, which requires some tracking:

  • Data collected by AdSense:
    • Device type, approximate location (region/country), browsing history on participating sites, ad interaction events.

This supports delivering tailored and relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google’s Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com.

Google Analytics is used for site performance tracking. Data collected includes session counts, bounce rates, and basic navigation patterns, all anonymized.

We do not permit third-party advertisers to access your identifying data directly.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following legitimate purposes:

  1. Service Delivery & Communication:
    Responding via email or WhatsApp, delivering job alerts and updates.
  2. Content & UX Optimization:
    Analyze site usage to improve navigation, job curation, mobile compatibility, etc.
  3. Security & Fraud Prevention:
    IP tracking and clickstream analysis to detect suspicious activity and ensure site integrity.
  4. Advertising Management:
    Provide Google with aggregated info for contextual ad delivery.
  5. Compliance & Legal:
    Meet legal obligations (e.g., POPIA, DMCA, court orders).
  6. Marketing & Promotions:
    Optional newsletters, sent only with your explicit consent.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making, profiling, or selling to third parties.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Consent: For personal info submitted via forms or newsletters.
  • Contractual necessity: For providing requested services (e.g., job alerts).
  • Legitimate interests: Analytics, security, improvements, and advertising.
  • Legal obligation: When required by law enforcement or regulators.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We do not sell or rent any personal information. We may share data in these limited cases:

  • Trusted third parties (Google AdSense and Analytics), under strict data use agreements.
  • Legal requests: To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or regulatory demands.
  • Security incidents: With authorities or affected individuals in the event of a breach.

We require all third-party partners to protect data and restrict its use.

8. Security Measures

Your data is safeguarded with multiple layers:

  • SSL/TLS encryption: Ensures secure data transmission.
  • Secure hosting: Partnering with reputable data centers.
  • Restricted access: Only authorized staff with role-based privileges.
  • Regular audits & vulnerability scans.
  • Monitoring and intrusion detection systems.
  • Backup & recovery protocols.
  • Incident response plan: Includes notifications as mandated by POPIA.

While we take strong measures, no online system is impervious. We urge you to use secure devices and unique passwords.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed:

  • Email/contact queries: Retained up to 24 months unless deletion is requested sooner.
  • Submitted content (job tips/listings): Retained until you request removal or for five years if associated with disputes.
  • Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form for 90 days.
  • Security logs and backups: Retained per internal policies (typically up to two years).

To request data deletion earlier, email crigomarket@gmail.com.

10. Your Rights Under POPIA, GDPR & Other Laws

You have the right to:

  • Be informed: Learn what data we hold and why.
  • Access: Receive a copy of your personal data.
  • Correct: Rectify incomplete or incorrect data.
  • Delete (“Right to be Forgotten”): Remove all personal data.
  • Object: Challenge processing on legitimate interest grounds.
  • Withdraw consent: At any time, without impacting lawful processing.
  • Data portability: Receive data in machine-readable format.
  • File complaints: With the Information Regulator (SA) or your local Data Protection Authority.

Requests are typically processed within 30 days. Contact us at crigomarket@gmail.com with “Data Request” in the subject.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not meant for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has shared information with us, please contact us— we will erase it promptly.

12. External Links & Embedded Content

We may link to or embed:

  • External job portals, government sites, PDFs, or videos.
  • These third-party sites have their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies. We are not responsible for external content or data collection.

13. International Data Transfers

While we operate in South Africa, our service providers (like Google Analytics or hosting partners) may be located in other countries.

By using the Site, you consent to data transfers across borders, protected by:

  • POPIA compliance
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions under GDPR
  • Data handling in accordance with our rigorous privacy and security standards

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may change this policy to reflect:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • New services/features
  • Updated industry standards

Significant changes will be announced on-site with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the site after publication constitutes acceptance. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.

15. Contact Information

If you have:

  • Questions about your data
  • Requests to access, correct, or delete information
  • Privacy or security concerns

Email: crigomarket@gmail.com

We aim to respond within 5 working days and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

Sibanyejobs — Real Opportunities. Real People. Real Growth.