Last Updated: 19 April 2026
1. Introduction & POPIA Compliance
Welcome to Work4Living (https://work4living.co.za). We are a dedicated job listing platform focused on connecting South African job seekers with employment opportunities.
In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (No. 4 of 2013) (“POPIA”) and international data protection standards, Work4Living is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This policy outlines our protocols for collecting, processing, and storing personal information. By using our website, you signify your explicit consent to the terms outlined here.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better service to all our users.
2.1 Personal Information (Provided by You)
We may collect and process the following personal information when you contact us, sign up for alerts, or submit a query:
- Identifiers: Full name, email address, and telephone number.
- Professional Data: Any CV data or employment history you voluntarily share via our contact forms or email.
- Correspondence: Records of any communication between you and Work4Living.
2.2 Automated Data(Log Files)
Work4Living follows a standard procedure of using log files. This Information includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and browser types.
- Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Date and time stamps & referring/exit pages.
- Navigation patterns and the number of clicks on the site.
Note: This data is processed in a way that does not identify you personally; it is used to analyze trends and manage the site.
3. Google AdSense & Cookies
To keep our platform free for job seekers, we use Google AdSense to serve advertisements.
- Third-Party Cookies: Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Work4Living or other websites.
- Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)
Under POPIA, we process your information based on the following:
- Consent: You have given us clear permission to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., job alerts).
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for the operation of the job board and to improve site security.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with South African law.
5. Data Retention & Security
- Retention: We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with the law.
- Security: We use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect your data during transmission. While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic, aggregated demographic information (which cannot be linked to you) with our business partners and advertisers.
7. Your Rights as a Data Subject
In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Recorrecting: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
- Deletion: Request the “Right to be Forgotten” where data is no longer necessary.
8. External Links Warning
Our service contains links to external employer sites (e.g., corporate career portals or government sites). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Information Officer:
- Website: https://work4living.co.za
- Email: info@work4living.co.za