Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2025
Company Name: Remote Pioneers
Website: www.remote-pioneers.com
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Introduction
At Remote Pioneers, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe, secure, and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
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What Information We Collect
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Full name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
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ID number or passport number (when required for placements)
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Employment history, education, and professional qualifications
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CVs, references, and background check information
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Website usage data (via cookies and analytics)
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Company information (for clients)
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How We Use Your Information
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We use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To connect job seekers with potential employers
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To provide recruitment and consultation services
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To communicate with you about your application or service requests
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To improve our services and user experience
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
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Verified clients for recruitment purposes
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Third-party service providers (e.g. background checks)
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Regulatory authorities if required by law
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.
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Your Rights
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information held by us
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Correct or update your information
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Request deletion of your information (unless we are legally required to retain it)
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Object to the processing of your information
To exercise your rights, please email us at info@remote-pioneers.com.
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Data Protection and Storage
We take reasonable, appropriate, and technical measures to protect your personal data against loss, theft, unauthorized access, and misuse. Information is stored securely on password-protected systems with restricted access.
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Cookies and Website Usage
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, track website traffic, and personalize content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.
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International Transfers
If your information is transferred outside of South Africa (e.g., to a hiring company overseas), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with POPIA and international data protection standards.
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Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website, with the "Effective Date" updated accordingly.
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Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact: