Privacy Policy

Welcome to OurJobs.co.za (“we,” “our,” “us”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you provide when you visit and use our website.

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This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit OurJobs.co.za, how that information may be used, cookies and advertising technologies used on our website, and the choices available to you.

This Privacy Policy explains how OurJobs.co.za collects, uses and protects information when you visit or use our website.

1. Information We Collect

OurJobs.co.za may collect information automatically when you visit the website.

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • General location information
  • Website usage and interaction information

We may also receive information that you voluntarily provide, for example when you contact us through our website or communicate with us by email.

We do not ask visitors to provide unnecessary personal information.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through OurJobs.co.za may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain our website
  • Improve website performance
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve articles and job information
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Detect and prevent spam or abuse
  • Maintain website security
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Display and measure advertising
  • Improve the overall user experience

We do not sell visitors’ personal information simply for the purpose of selling personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies

OurJobs.co.za may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.

They can help websites remember preferences, understand website usage and provide relevant functionality.Cookies may be used for:

  • Website functionality
  • Analytics
  • Performance measurement
  • Advertising
  • Understanding visitor interactions
  • Improving website content

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

Google’s use of advertising cookies may enable Google and its partners to display advertisements to users based on their visit to this website and/or other websites.

Google may use information such as cookies and advertising identifiers to provide, measure and improve advertising.

Google explains that AdSense uses cookies for advertising, reporting and frequency-related purposes.

5. Personalized Advertising

Depending on advertising settings and applicable requirements, Google and its advertising partners may provide personalized advertisements based on information such as previous browsing activity.

Users can manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s Ads Settings.

Google Ads Settings:
https://adssettings.google.com/

Users may also learn more about controlling certain third-party advertising cookies through resources such as:

About Ads:
https://aboutads.info/

Google requires publishers using its advertising products to provide appropriate disclosures about advertising cookies and personalized advertising.

6. Third-Party Vendors and Services

OurJobs.co.za may use third-party services to help operate, analyse, secure or monetize the website.

These services may include:

  • Google AdSense
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Social media platforms
  • Website hosting services
  • Security and spam-prevention services
  • Other third-party tools that support website functionality

Third-party services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Where third-party advertising services are used, those services may place or read cookies on visitors’ browsers or use technologies such as web beacons and IP addresses for advertising and measurement purposes.

7. Google Analytics

If Google Analytics is used on OurJobs.co.za, it may collect information about how visitors interact with the website.

This may include information about:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device type
  • Browser
  • General geographic information
  • Traffic sources
  • Website interactions

Analytics information helps us understand how visitors use OurJobs.co.za and improve our content and website experience.

8. Links to External Websites

OurJobs.co.za may contain links to external websites, including employer websites, recruitment websites, government websites and other third-party resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policy of any external website before submitting personal information.

9. Job Applications

OurJobs.co.za provides information about employment opportunities and may link visitors to external employer or recruitment websites.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, OurJobs.co.za is not the employer advertising the vacancy.

When you apply for a job through an external website, any personal information you submit may be collected and processed by that employer or third-party recruitment platform.

We recommend that job seekers verify vacancies and application instructions through the employer’s official website before submitting sensitive personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

OurJobs.co.za is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for advertising or other purposes.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that appropriate action can be considered.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information collected through our website.

However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal information through unsecured channels.

12. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to personal information collected about you.

You may be able to:

  • Request information about personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Object to certain uses of your information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Manage cookies through your browser
  • Manage personalized advertising through Google’s Ads Settings

Requests can be submitted using the contact details provided below.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, advertising technologies, legal requirements or privacy practices.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how OurJobs.co.za handles information, please contact us through our Contact Us page.

Website: OurJobs.co.za

Contact: Use the contact information published on our official Contact Us page.

15. Important Disclaimer

OurJobs.co.za provides job information, career resources and links to employment opportunities for informational purposes.

We do not guarantee employment, interviews, selection or acceptance of any application.

Job seekers should verify job vacancies, requirements, closing dates, salaries and application instructions through the relevant employer or official recruitment source.

Final Note

By continuing to use OurJobs.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.