Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://freedomjobs.co.za.

Freedom Jobs is a platform connecting employers with remote talent, primarily based in South Africa.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Account Information: Name, email address, and login details
Profile Information: CVs, employment history, skills, and other information provided by job seekers
Employer Information: Company name, contact details, and job listing content
Application Data: Information submitted when applying for jobs
Payment Information: Billing details and transaction data (processed via third-party providers)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide and operate the job platform
Match job seekers with employers
Process job listings and applications
Provide sourcing, screening, and shortlisting services
Process payments and manage transactions
Communicate with users (including service updates and support)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Prevent fraud, abuse, and spam

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity: To provide our services
Legitimate interests: To improve and operate the platform
Consent: For marketing communications (where required)
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymised string (hash) of your email may be shared with Gravatar. See: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Media

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others may extract this information.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience:

Comment cookies (1 year)
Login/session cookies (2 days; up to 2 weeks with “Remember Me”)
Screen preference cookies (1 year)
Temporary cookies to test browser compatibility

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Payments

Payments on this site are processed by third-party providers such as PayPal, Stripe, or WooCommerce payment gateways.

We do not store full payment card details on our servers. Payment providers may collect and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Email Communications

We may send you emails relating to:

Job alerts and platform updates
Account activity
Marketing communications (if you opt in)

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in the email.

Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

Employers (when you apply for jobs or are shortlisted)
Service providers (payment processors, hosting, email platforms)
Spam detection services
Legal authorities, if required

We do not sell your personal data.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed outside your country (including the UK and South Africa), particularly when using third-party services.

We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

Comments: retained indefinitely
User accounts: retained while active
CVs and applications: retained as needed to provide services
Transaction data: retained for legal and accounting purposes

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us via the website.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the website.