POPIA Compliance Notice – CareerJournal.co.za
Effective Date: 25 July 2025
careerjournal.co.za respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013.
What is POPIA?
POPIA is a South African law that regulates how personal information may be collected, processed, stored, and shared. The goal is to protect your privacy and prevent misuse of your personal data.
What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you visit or interact with our website:
- Name and surname
- Email address
- Contact form messages
- IP address and browser data (via cookies)
- Any other voluntarily provided information
Why We Collect It
We collect your information for the following reasons:
- To respond to your queries or messages
- To provide you with relevant blog updates or newsletters
- To analyse website performance and improve our content
- To comply with legal obligations
We will only collect the minimum necessary information and will not process your data for purposes other than those stated.
Consent
By using this website, submitting forms, or subscribing to our newsletter, you provide explicit consent for careerjournal.co.za to collect and use your personal information as outlined in this notice.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at info@careerjournal.co.za
Sharing of Information
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- When legally required
- With service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., email marketing, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements
Your Rights Under POPIA
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us
- Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
- Object to the processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
Contact details of the Information Regulator:
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this POPIA notice as needed. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, or would like to request access to your information, please contact us at: