Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2025 · Applies to LaunchSA (Pty) Ltd

🔒 The short version: We collect only what we need to help you find a job. We never sell your personal information. We are POPIA compliant.

1. Who We Are

LaunchSA (Pty) Ltd ("LaunchSA", "we", "us") operates the LaunchSA job portal at launchsa.co.za. We are registered in South Africa and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) No. 4 of 2013.

2. Information We Collect

When you use LaunchSA, we may collect:

Name, email address, and phone number (when you register or apply for jobs)
CV and education/work history information you provide voluntarily
Province and location preferences for job matching
Device type, browser, and usage data (anonymised analytics only)

We do not collect your ID number unless specifically required for a learnership application, and only with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

To connect you with relevant job and learnership opportunities
To allow employers to review your job applications
To send you job alerts and career advice emails (you can unsubscribe anytime)
To improve our platform and services

4. Sharing Your Information

We share your information only:

With employers when you actively apply for their job listing
With service providers who help operate our platform (under strict data agreements)
When required by South African law or legal process

We never sell your personal data to third parties. Ever.

5. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a South African resident, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to the processing of your personal information
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@launchsa.co.za

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure servers, and limited staff access to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies

We use cookies only for essential site functionality and anonymised analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking across other websites.

8. Contact Our Information Officer

For any privacy concerns or POPIA requests, contact our Information Officer at:
📧 privacy@launchsa.co.za
📍 LaunchSA (Pty) Ltd, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa