Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – GautengJobs.work

Last updated: September 2025

Welcome to GautengJobs.work. Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information while you use our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, read our content, or interact with our services.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully so that you fully understand our practices. By using GautengJobs.work, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

GautengJobs.work is an online career platform that publishes job listings, internships, learnerships, and career-related information. Our goal is to help South Africans access employment opportunities and career guidance. We are not a recruitment agency, and we do not charge job seekers any fees.

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, references to “we”, “us”, or “our” mean the operators of GautengJobs.work. We operate in South Africa and aim to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Where applicable, we also align with other recognised privacy frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK GDPR for users in the United Kingdom.

We provide informational content only. We do not guarantee job placement, and we cannot influence employer hiring decisions. Any outbound links to employer portals or application forms are provided purely for convenience and informational purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that, alone or in combination with other data, can be used to identify you (“personal information”), as well as information that does not identify you (“non-personal information”). The type of data we collect depends on how you interact with our website.

(a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Your name, email address, or contact details if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly.
  • Any information you submit when you comment on articles or fill in forms.
  • Preferences provided in consent banners (e.g., cookie preferences) and communication settings.
  • Content you post in comment sections or send via our contact page (such as feedback, questions, or requests).

(b) Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:

  • Your IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet).
  • Pages you visit, time spent on the site, and referring website.
  • General geographic location (country/region level) inferred from your IP address.
  • Technical data related to performance, error logs, and loading times.

Such data is aggregated and used to improve website stability, content quality, and overall user experience. We do not use this automatically collected data to directly identify you unless it is necessary to investigate security incidents or comply with legal obligations.

(c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized ads. Cookies allow us to:

  • Remember user preferences and consent choices.
  • Show relevant Google AdSense advertisements.
  • Understand how visitors interact with our site to improve content.
  • Provide basic security and load-balancing functions.

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but note that some parts of our website may not function properly without them. Depending on your region, a cookie consent banner may appear, allowing you to accept or manage your preferences for certain categories of cookies (e.g., analytics or personalized advertising).

Types of cookies we may use: strictly necessary cookies (required for core site functionality), performance/analytics cookies (to measure site usage and improve services), and advertising cookies (to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance).

Third-party cookies: Our advertisers and service providers (such as Google AdSense) may use their own cookies and web beacons to deliver ads and analyze performance. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies.

How to manage cookies: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can also opt out of many third-party advertising cookies via tools offered by ad networks. For Google personalized ads, see the link in the AdSense section below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes such as:

  • To improve website functionality, content relevance, and user experience.
  • To deliver relevant job listings, learnerships, internships, and career resources.
  • To provide personalized Google AdSense advertisements and measure ad performance.
  • To analyze traffic and usage patterns for site optimization and content planning.
  • To send newsletters or important updates (if you subscribe and consent).
  • To comply with legal requirements, enforce our terms, and protect against fraud or abuse.
  • To respond to your messages, requests, or complaints in an efficient and secure manner.

Where required by law, we process personal information only with a valid legal basis (for example, your consent for newsletters or cookie-based advertising, our legitimate interests in maintaining and improving the website, or legal obligations to keep certain records).

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

GautengJobs.work uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to our website and other sites.

  • Google’s use of the DART cookie allows it to show you ads based on your browsing history.
  • Users can opt out of personalized ads by visiting: Google Ads Settings.

Third-party ad networks may also use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to measure ad effectiveness and personalize content. GautengJobs.work has no control over these cookies but allows them as part of the advertising ecosystem.

Ad disclosures: Advertisements on this site are clearly distinguished from editorial content. We do not accept payment to alter our editorial decisions about which job opportunities to write about. Ads are delivered via third-party networks based on automated criteria and your preferences.

Personalized vs. non-personalized ads: In some regions, you may see a consent banner enabling you to choose personalized advertising (based on your browsing) or non-personalized advertising (contextual). If you opt out of personalized ads, you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Children’s ads: We do not knowingly target personalized advertising to children, and our content is not directed to children under 13. Where required, we take steps to limit ad personalization for young audiences.

5. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:

  • With Service Providers: For hosting, analytics, email newsletter delivery, security monitoring, and customer support tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • For Legal Reasons: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or to enforce our legal rights and defend against legal claims.
  • With Advertisers: Only aggregated, non-identifiable information may be shared to improve ad relevance and performance. We do not share personal contact details with advertisers.
  • Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a reorganization, merger, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred as permitted by law, subject to confidentiality and continued protection requirements.

We limit access to personal data to staff and service providers who reasonably need it to operate, develop, or improve our services. All such parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.

6. Your Rights as a User

As a user of GautengJobs.work, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations and legitimate interests).
  • Opt out of newsletters, email updates, or targeted advertising.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., newsletter or personalized ads).
  • Lodge a complaint with an appropriate supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed.

How to exercise your rights: Please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below. For your security, we may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

South Africa (POPIA): If you are in South Africa, you may have specific rights regarding access, correction, and deletion of personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests where applicable.

EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR): If you are in the EEA or UK, you may have additional rights including the right to data portability and restriction of processing, subject to certain conditions.

California and other regions: Where local laws provide additional rights, we will consider and, when required, honor such requests in accordance with those laws.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. While no system is 100% secure, we work hard to ensure that your information is protected from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Our safeguards may include HTTPS encryption, firewall protection, access controls, secure data storage, and periodic review of our security practices. We also encourage you to use strong passwords for any accounts you hold with third-party services that we may link to (such as newsletter platforms) and to keep your devices secure.

In the unlikely event of a data incident that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will take appropriate steps, which may include notifying you and any relevant authorities as required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., employers, job portals, training institutions). Please note that GautengJobs.work is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked websites.

Links are provided for information and convenience only. Inclusion of a link does not imply recommendation, endorsement, or affiliation unless expressly stated. When you leave our site by clicking a third-party link, their terms and privacy statements will apply.

We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content or practices of third-party websites, including how they collect and process your information. Always use caution when providing personal data on external sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided us with data, they should contact us immediately, and we will delete the information.

If you are under the age of 18, please use this website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian. Job applications and external forms on employer websites may have their own age requirements; always check the relevant terms before submitting any information.

Where we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child in violation of applicable laws, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information and prevent its further use.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated policy will always be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

If changes are material, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on the homepage or an email notification to subscribers). Your continued use of the website after the effective date of the revised policy signifies your acceptance of the changes.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information and the choices available to you.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

📧 Email: ndivhudzannyimasindi@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.gautengjobs.work

Data requests: When making a request related to your personal information (access, correction, deletion, or objection), please include sufficient details for us to locate your records (for example, the email address you used to subscribe). For your safety, we may ask for verification before taking action.

POPIA inquiries (South Africa): If you are contacting us from South Africa regarding your rights under POPIA, please specify this in your subject line. If your concern is not resolved, you may have the right to contact the Information Regulator of South Africa for further assistance.

12. Lawful Basis, Purpose Limitation & Data Minimisation

We collect and process only the information that is necessary for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes, and we do so on the following grounds where applicable: consent (e.g., newsletters or personalized advertising), legitimate interests (e.g., website security, analytics to improve our services), contractual necessity (e.g., responding to an inquiry that you initiate), and legal obligations (e.g., compliance with record-keeping requirements).

We do not collect special categories of personal data (such as health, biometric, or racial/ethnic data) nor do we process data for automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning you. We also do not sell personal information.

We seek to minimize the personal information we collect. For example, you can access most of our content without creating an account. If you choose to subscribe to updates, we only require basic contact information (such as an email address) to deliver newsletters or notices you have requested.

13. Data Retention & Storage

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the reason for collection.

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will stop sending you emails and may retain minimal records to honor your opt-out request and comply with legal obligations.

Data may be stored on servers located in various jurisdictions via our hosting and service providers. Where data is transferred across borders, we take reasonable steps to ensure it receives adequate protection in line with applicable laws.

14. International Data Transfers

Because the internet is a global environment, information that we collect may be processed in countries outside of your own. Service providers may store or process data in multiple locations. We endeavor to work with providers who maintain robust privacy and security controls. Where required by law, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as contractual protections.

By using our website, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your country of residence. We will always handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.

15. Analytics & Logs

We may use analytics tools (for example, privacy-focused analytics or Google Analytics 4) to understand how visitors use our site. Analytics services may collect information such as IP address (truncated or anonymized where possible), device type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This helps us improve content quality, troubleshoot issues, and plan site enhancements.

We also maintain server logs for security and operational purposes. These logs typically include IP addresses, request times, requested pages, and error codes. Logs are retained for a limited period and used to investigate incidents or aggregate performance metrics.

16. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may use your email address to communicate with you about new posts, important updates, or responses to your inquiries. You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.

We do not send unsolicited commercial email. We will never ask you to send sensitive information (such as banking details or passwords) over email. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from us, please let us know.

17. Comments & User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment on our website, the information you submit (name, comment text, potentially your email) may be stored to display your comment and help prevent spam. Comments are public by nature; please avoid sharing sensitive personal data in comment fields.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our community guidelines, including spam, offensive content, or misleading claims. Your IP address may be stored temporarily for security and anti-spam purposes. Anti-spam services may process comment-related data in accordance with their own policies.

18. Advertising Partners & Measurement

Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads and measure performance. This can include frequency capping (limiting the number of times you see the same ad), ad reporting, and conversion measurement (e.g., when someone clicks an ad and completes an action on a third-party site).

We do not share your personal contact information with advertisers. Any ad personalization relies primarily on cookies and device identifiers managed by ad networks. You can influence ad personalization settings by using the tools offered by the respective providers or by adjusting your consent preferences via our cookie banner (where available).

19. Your Choices & Controls

We believe in giving you meaningful choices about your information. Depending on your location, you may be able to control:

  • Cookie Preferences: Accept or reject certain cookie categories via the consent banner or your browser settings.
  • Email Preferences: Subscribe or unsubscribe from newsletters.
  • Ad Personalization: Adjust Google ad settings at Google Ads Settings.
  • Data Requests: Contact us to access, correct, or delete your personal information.

If you block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. You can still access our core content, but certain preferences and features may not be available.

20. Do Not Track & Regional Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not respond to them at this time. However, you can manage cookie preferences and ad settings using the methods described above.

For users in regions with specific consent requirements (such as the EEA), we endeavor to present a consent choice where required before storing non-essential cookies or using personalized advertising.

21. Fraud Prevention, Abuse & Safety

We take steps to keep our community safe. This may include monitoring for suspicious behavior (e.g., excessive requests, automated scraping, or malicious activities), rate-limiting certain requests, and blocking IP addresses involved in abuse. Such measures help protect users, stabilize our platform, and preserve content integrity.

If we reasonably believe that your actions violate our terms, harm other users, or expose us to legal liability, we may take actions such as removing content, limiting access, or contacting relevant authorities, consistent with applicable law.

22. No Financial Transactions on Site

GautengJobs.work does not sell products or services directly and does not ask job seekers for payment to view content. If you encounter any third party requesting payment for an application linked from our site, proceed with caution and verify the legitimacy of the request directly with the employer or official portal. We do not collect payment card details on this website.

23. Accuracy of Job Information

We strive to provide accurate and timely information about job openings, internships, and learnerships. However, postings may change or close without notice. Always verify details on the employer’s official website or application portal. We are not responsible for third-party errors, changes, or omissions.

24. Complaints & Dispute Resolution

If you have concerns about how we handle your information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. We take privacy complaints seriously and will review your concern in good faith. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to escalate the matter to an applicable supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

Final Words

At GautengJobs.work, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. By using our website, you trust us with your data, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our privacy practices are designed to ensure transparency, security, and compliance with Google AdSense requirements.

This Privacy Policy aims to explain clearly how and why we collect information, what choices you have, and how we safeguard your data. If anything is unclear or if you have suggestions to improve our privacy practices, please reach out. We appreciate your trust and will continue working to keep GautengJobs.work a safe, helpful, and informative platform for job seekers and learners across South Africa.