1. INTRODUCTION AND RISK
1.1 K2020691505 (“Consalt”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

1.2 This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or services.

1.3 Information transmitted over the internet, including email, may be intercepted, accessed, or altered. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security and are not liable for any loss arising from unauthorised access.

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 We may collect personal information directly from you or automatically through your use of the Website.

2.2 This may include:
2.2.1 your name and surname;
2.2.2 email address and contact number;
2.2.3 IP address and device information;
2.2.4 CVs, employment history, qualifications and related recruitment data;
2.2.5 company or business information (where applicable);
2.2.6 browsing behaviour, click patterns and usage data.

2.3 You warrant that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete and that you are authorised to provide such information.

3. PURPOSE OF PROCESSING
3.1 We collect and process personal information for the following purposes:
3.1.1 to provide recruitment and sourcing services;
3.1.2 to identify and communicate with you;
3.1.3 to match candidates with employment opportunities;
3.1.4 to respond to enquiries or requests;
3.1.5 to send service-related or marketing communications (subject to consent);
3.1.6 to improve our Website and services through analytics;
3.1.7 to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3.2 Without your personal information, we may not be able to provide our services to you.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING
4.1 We use cookies to enhance your experience on the Website.

4.2 Cookies may store:
4.2.1 your preferences and login details;
4.2.2 session data;
4.2.3 usage and analytics information.

4.3 You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect Website functionality.

5. ANALYTICS AND LOG DATA
5.1 We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand user behaviour and improve the Website.

5.2 We collect non-personal statistical data, including:
5.2.1 browser type;
5.2.2 IP address;
5.2.3 pages visited and time spent on the Website.

5.3 This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

6. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
6.1 We may share your personal information with:
6.1.1 our employees and contractors who require access to perform their duties;
6.1.2 third-party service providers (such as CRM systems, hosting providers, and recruitment tools);
6.1.3 clients, where necessary for recruitment and placement purposes (in the case of candidates).

6.2 All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.

6.3 We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6.4 We may disclose personal information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
7.1 Personal information is stored on secure servers and systems.

7.2 We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

7.3 Access to personal information is limited to authorised personnel only.

8. DATA RETENTION
8.1 We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

8.2 Candidate and client information may be retained for ongoing recruitment opportunities and business purposes unless deletion is requested

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9. YOUR RIGHTS (POPIA)
9.1 You have the right to:
9.1.1 access your personal information;
9.1.2 request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information;
9.1.3 object to the processing of your personal information;
9.1.4 withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal obligations;
9.1.5 lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

9.2 Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

10. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
10.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

10.2 We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
11.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

11.2 Updated versions will be published on the Website and will replace any previous versions.