1. INTRODUCTION
BASEC-Careers (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable South African data protection laws.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following personal information from candidates and employers:
- Full Name and Surname
- Identity Number (ID)
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Province of Residence
3. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal information based on:
- Your explicit consent when you create an account and agree to these terms
- The necessity to fulfil our contractual obligations (providing access to our recruitment platform)
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your personal information exclusively for the following purpose:
- To enable employers to view candidate resumes and profiles for hiring purposes
Your personal information will NOT be used for any other purpose, including but not limited to marketing, analytics, or third-party sharing.
5. DATA SHARING
We DO NOT share your personal information with third parties. Your data is only shared with employers within our platform for the purpose of recruitment. We do not sell, rent, or disclose your information to external organizations, service providers, or any other parties.
6. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Security measures include encrypted data transmission and secure storage protocols.
7. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for the duration of your active subscription. Upon cancellation or termination of your account, your data will be retained as necessary to:
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Prevent fraud
8. YOUR RIGHTS
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Object to processing of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact Johan Fourie at johan@basec.co.za.
9. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment processing is handled by Paystack. We do not store your credit card or banking information. Paystack is responsible for securing your payment details in accordance with international payment card standards.
10. COOKIES AND TRACKING
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and functionality. We do not use cookies for tracking or profiling purposes. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
11. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
BASEC-Careers operates exclusively for users in South Africa. We do not transfer personal information outside of South Africa.
12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. CONTACT INFORMATION
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Johan Fourie johan@basec.co.za careers.basec.co.za
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If you have questions about this policy, please contact us:
Name: Johan Fourie
Email: johan@basec.co.za
Website: careers.basec.co.za
Last Updated: 19 August 2026