Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 July 2026

1. Introduction

HireMe 24/7 (Pty) Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African legislation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at hireme247.co.za.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identity Information: Name, surname, ID number, date of birth, nationality, profile photograph.
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, physical address, province, city, postal code.
  • Employment Information: CV details, education history, employment history, skills, qualifications, certificates, references, salary expectations.
  • Document Information: Certified ID copies, qualifications, certificates, driver's licence, police clearance, proof of address, and other employment documents.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, usage data, and analytics.
  • Payment Information: Subscription details processed through PayFast (we do not store credit card details).

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Providing CV building and job search services
  • Facilitating job applications to verified employers
  • Sending job alerts, notifications, and career newsletters
  • Processing subscription payments
  • Improving our platform and user experience
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring platform security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on your consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal obligations as defined under POPIA.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Employers: When you apply for a job, your profile and submitted documents are shared with the relevant employer.
  • Service Providers: Firebase (Google), Resend (email), PayFast (payments), and other processors bound by data processing agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, Firebase security rules, and regular security audits to protect your personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to processing of your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for detailed information.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Information Officer at privacy@hireme247.co.za or write to HireMe 24/7 (Pty) Ltd, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.