1. Introduction

VacancyPlug (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates vacancyplug.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our job listing services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.

By accessing or using VacancyPlug, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from you when you visit our website:

2.1 Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide it to us, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Information submitted through contact forms or job applications
• Account credentials if you create an account on our platform
• Resume and CV information if you choose to upload these documents
• Professional information including work history and qualifications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time stamps of your visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our job listing services
• To notify you about changes to our services
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our platform
• To send you job alerts and updates if you’ve subscribed to these services
• To verify companies and prevent fraudulent job listings
• To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotional offers

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We employ third-party companies and individuals for the following purposes:

• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (See their Privacy Policy)
• Analytics Services: To monitor and analyze website traffic
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Email Services: For sending notifications and communications

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites or services.

6. Data Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices
• Employee training on data protection

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under South African data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@vacancyplug.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

General Inquiries: info@vacancyplug.com