Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 24 August 2026

1. Introduction

MzansiTrending respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

MzansiTrending (“we”, “us” or “our”) operates an online platform that connects job seekers with employment and career opportunities, including jobs, learnerships, internships, graduate programmes, bursaries and other opportunities.

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

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by publishing an amended version on our website.

2. Application

This Privacy Policy applies when you visit or use the MzansiTrending website, create an account, search for opportunities, apply for a position, upload a CV, subscribe to job alerts, contact us, or use any other services provided through our platform.

By using MzansiTrending, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

MzansiTrending processes personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African laws.

3. Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our platform, we may collect information including:

Name and surname
Email address
Telephone or mobile number
Location and province
Date of birth where required
Identification information where voluntarily provided
Education and qualifications
Skills and work experience
CV and cover letter information
Employment history
Job preferences
Information provided when applying for a vacancy
Employer and company information
IP address
Browser and device information
Website usage information
Cookies and similar technologies

We may also process information that you voluntarily provide when communicating with us or using our services.

You should only provide personal information belonging to another person where you have their permission or are legally authorised to do so.

4. How We Collect Personal Information

We may collect personal information:

When you register or create an account;
When you submit a CV or application;
When you complete an online form;
When you subscribe to job alerts or newsletters;
When you contact us;
When you communicate with us through social media or messaging platforms;
Automatically when you use our website;
Through cookies and similar technologies;
From employers or recruitment partners where legally permitted; and
When you voluntarily provide information to us.

5. Processing of Personal Information

We will process personal information only where permitted by applicable law, including where:

You have provided consent;
Processing is necessary to provide our services;
Processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract;
Processing is required or permitted by law; or
Processing is necessary to protect our legitimate interests or those of another party.

Where special personal information is processed, we will do so only where permitted by applicable law.

6. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

Provide and operate MzansiTrending;
Help you find suitable employment opportunities;
Process job applications where applicable;
Allow employers to receive applications;
Manage user accounts;
Send job alerts and requested communications;
Respond to enquiries;
Improve our website and services;
Personalise your experience;
Monitor and improve website performance;
Prevent fraud, abuse and unlawful activity;
Maintain website security;
Conduct analytics and compile statistics; and
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

7. Job Applications and CVs

If you submit your CV or personal information when applying for a job, your information may be provided to the relevant employer, recruitment agency or organisation responsible for the vacancy.

MzansiTrending does not guarantee that you will be contacted, shortlisted, interviewed or employed.

Employers and third parties receiving your information may have their own privacy policies and responsibilities under applicable law.

We recommend that you review the privacy practices of the relevant employer before submitting additional personal information directly to them.

8. Cookies and Website Technologies

MzansiTrending may use cookies, web beacons, analytics tools and similar technologies.

These technologies may help us:

Remember your preferences;
Understand how visitors use our website;
Improve website performance;
Maintain website security;
Measure website traffic; and
Provide relevant content and services.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website functionality may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

9. Marketing and Communications

We may send you administrative messages relating to your account, applications, services or important website updates.

Where permitted by law, we may also send information about jobs, career opportunities, newsletters, promotions or other services that may be relevant to you.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided or contacting us.

10. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Where necessary, we may share personal information with:

Employers and recruitment agencies;
Service providers assisting us with operating the website;
Hosting and technology providers;
Email and communication providers;
Analytics providers;
Professional advisers;
Government or regulatory authorities where legally required; and
Law enforcement authorities where legally required.

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties who process personal information on our behalf maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

We aim to limit the information shared to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

11. Storage and Retention

We take reasonable steps to keep personal information accurate, complete and up to date.

You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide to us is accurate.

We will retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent fraud and enforce our agreements.

When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy or anonymise it where appropriate.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

Unauthorised access;
Loss;
Theft;
Destruction;
Unlawful processing; and
Unauthorised disclosure.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Transfer of Information Outside South Africa

Some of our technology or service providers may operate outside South Africa.

Where personal information is transferred outside South Africa, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the transfer complies with POPIA and other applicable laws.

14. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request confirmation that we hold your personal information;
Request access to your personal information;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Request deletion of information where legally permitted;
Object to certain processing;
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
Lodge a complaint regarding the processing of your personal information.

We may require proof of identity before processing certain requests.

15. Updating or Deleting Your Information

If you believe that information we hold about you is incorrect, outdated, incomplete or no longer required, you may contact us and request that it be corrected or deleted, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Where the law requires us to retain information, we may not be able to delete it immediately.

16. Third-Party Websites

MzansiTrending may contain links to employer websites, recruitment websites, government websites and other third-party platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy policies, security practices or content of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website before submitting personal information.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Your continued use of MzansiTrending after an updated policy has been published indicates your acceptance of the updated policy, subject to applicable law.

18. Complaints

If you have a concern about how MzansiTrending handles your personal information, please contact us first so that we can investigate and attempt to resolve the matter.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process personal information, please contact us:

MzansiTrending
Website: https://mzansitrending.co.za/

Email: info@mzansitrending.co.za

Physical Address: Gauteng

MzansiTrending

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