Effective Date: 27 June 2026
At Don’t Worry Job Connections (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and processed responsibly and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use https://dontworry.co.za.
By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
When you use our website or submit a job application, we may collect the following information:
- Full name
- South African ID number (where applicable)
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Mobile phone number
- Residential address
- Province and location
- Educational qualifications
- Employment history
- CV or résumé
- Skills and experience
- References
- Any other information you voluntarily provide during the application process
We may also automatically collect technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Process your job applications.
- Store your profile securely in our Job Seeker Database.
- Match you with suitable employment opportunities.
- Contact you regarding available jobs.
- Respond to your enquiries.
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Analyse website usage and performance.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing Your Information
Your information may be shared with:
- Employers recruiting through our platform.
- Recruitment agencies working with us.
- Service providers that assist us with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and security.
- Government authorities or regulators where required by law.
We only share information necessary to provide our services and require third parties to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- provide recruitment services,
- maintain your job seeker profile,
- comply with legal obligations,
- resolve disputes, or
- enforce our agreements.
You may request the deletion of your profile at any time by contacting us.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmitted through our website.
- Secure servers and hosting infrastructure.
- Restricted access to personal information.
- Firewalls and malware protection.
- Regular security updates and monitoring.
While we strive to protect your information, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
Cookie
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
- remember your preferences,
- understand website usage,
- improve website performance,
- provide relevant advertising,
- measure website traffic through analytics tools.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:
- pages visited,
- time spent on pages,
- device information,
- approximate location,
- browser type.
This information helps us improve our services.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements using Google AdSense.
Google may use cookies to display advertisements based on your previous visits to our website and other websites.
You can manage your advertising preferences through your Google Account or by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Your Rights Under POPIA
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you,
- request correction of inaccurate information,
- request deletion of your personal information,
- object to certain processing activities,
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent,
- lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 years and older or those legally permitted to seek employment.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data Breaches
If a data breach affecting your personal information occurs, we will notify affected individuals and the Information Regulator where required under POPIA.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page together with the effective date.
Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us through our Contact page on https://dontworry.co.za.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa).
Consent
By using Don’t Worry Job Connections, submitting an application, or providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described above.