Privacy Policy

IT-Recruit (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, apply for roles, or engage with our recruitment services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Candidates: Name, contact details, CV/resume, employment history, education, skills, references, and any other information you choose to provide.
Clients/Employers: Company name, contact details, job descriptions, recruitment needs, and related correspondence.
Website Visitors: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (via cookies and analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for:

Matching candidates with suitable roles.
Conducting pre-screening, interviews, and background checks (with your consent where required).
Managing client relationships and providing staffing solutions.
Improving our website, services, and user experience.
Meeting legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following bases:

Consent – where you provide us with your details (e.g., submitting a CV).
Contract – to deliver recruitment services to candidates and clients.
Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our recruitment services.
Legal Obligations – where processing is required by law.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

Prospective employers and clients for recruitment purposes.
Third-party service providers (such as background check providers, IT hosting, and analytics).
Regulators or law enforcement where legally required.

We will never sell your personal data.

5. Data Retention

Candidate data is retained for up to 2 years unless you request otherwise.
Client and contractual information is retained as long as legally or operationally required.

6. Your Rights

Under POPIA and other applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

Improve website performance.
Track usage patterns.
Enhance user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

9. International Transfers

Where we transfer data outside of South Africa, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

IT-Recruit
📧 Email: info@it-recruit.co.za
📱 Mobile: +27 71 527 1798
📍 Address: 19 Weber St, Protea Hoogte, Cape Town, 7560