1. Introduction
Career Unified is an independent, third-party career discovery platform designed to help users find publicly available opportunities such as jobs, bursaries, universities, and career tools.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling information responsibly in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and generally accepted data-protection principles such as transparency, minimal data collection, purpose limitation, and security safeguards.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the Career Unified website, tools, and content. It explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices you have.
This policy also covers how we handle data when you interact with platform features such as search, filters, analytics, and AI tools (where available). By using Career Unified, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
3. Data Controller (Responsible Party)
Career Unified is the responsible party (sometimes called the “data controller”) for the limited information processed through this platform. This means we determine the purpose and method of processing information in line with this Privacy Policy and applicable South African law.
If you have privacy questions or requests, you can contact us using the details in the Contact section below.
4. Information We Collect
Career Unified collects only limited information necessary to operate and improve the platform. Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:
- Search terms and filters
- Anonymous usage data
- Device/browser technical data
- CV information entered into the CV Generator
We do not require account registration and do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as ID numbers, banking details, or passwords through this page. If you choose to contact us directly, you may share information voluntarily (for example, in a support message).
5. How We Use Information
We use the limited information described above strictly for legitimate business purposes aligned with POPIA, including operating the service, improving user experience, and maintaining platform safety. This includes:
- Platform functionality:
- Performance and reliability:
- Analytics and improvement:
- Security and abuse prevention:
We do not sell your personal information and we do not use personal information for profiling or automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
6. CV Generator & Local Device Storage
The CV Generator operates entirely within your browser using local storage. This means your CV data is stored on your device and is not automatically transmitted to Career Unified.
- Your CV data remains on your device
- Career Unified does not receive, upload, or store your CV information
- You are solely responsible for managing and protecting this data
Clearing your browser storage will permanently remove saved CV information. If you share or export your CV, you should take reasonable precautions (for example, sending it only to trusted recipients).
7. AI Tools & Data Processing (Including AI Tailor)
Career Unified may offer AI-powered tools (such as an AI Tailor) to help users generate or improve career-related content. When you use AI tools, the platform may process the information you provide in order to generate outputs.
We aim to follow privacy-by-design principles when offering AI features. Unless explicitly stated otherwise:
- Real-time processing: AI inputs are processed to generate outputs for your use
- No unnecessary storage: we avoid retaining AI inputs longer than needed for functionality
- No selling of AI inputs: we do not sell AI inputs as data products
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive personal information into AI tools. You remain responsible for reviewing, editing, and deciding how to use AI-generated content.
8. Cookies, Local Storage & Analytics
Career Unified uses cookies and browser storage technologies to provide a smoother experience and to understand general site usage. These technologies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences (such as cookie consent)
- Improve platform performance and usability
- Measure anonymous usage trends for improvement purposes
These technologies do not personally identify you on their own. You may disable cookies via your browser, but certain features may not function as intended.
9. Payments & Financial Information
Career Unified does not collect, store, or process your full banking or card information directly on this platform when payments are handled through third-party payment providers. Payment providers typically manage payment security, card storage, and payment verification.
We may receive limited payment-related confirmations (for example, that a payment succeeded or failed, or a transaction reference), but we do not receive full card details. The privacy practices of third-party payment providers are governed by their own policies.
10. Data Retention
We keep information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including operational, security, and legal requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and how it is processed.
Where information is stored locally on your device (for example, CV Generator data), retention is fully under your control. You can delete this data at any time by clearing your browser storage.
11. Third-Party Links & External Websites
Career Unified provides links to external websites, including employers, bursary providers, universities, advertisers, and service providers. When you click a third-party link, you leave Career Unified and your activity is governed by that third party’s policies.
We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices, security measures, accuracy of information, or application outcomes. Users interact with external sites at their own discretion and risk.
12. Accuracy, Availability & Editorial Disclaimer
While Career Unified makes reasonable efforts to keep information up to date, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or availability of any listing. Third-party content may change, expire, or be withdrawn without notice.
Editors, contributors, and developers of Career Unified shall not be held liable for reliance on outdated or incorrect information. Users are encouraged to verify details directly with the relevant third-party providers.
13. Security Measures
Career Unified applies reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. These safeguards may include access controls, secure configurations, and monitoring for unusual activity.
However, no platform can guarantee absolute security. You are encouraged to use your own safeguards such as keeping your device secure, avoiding sharing sensitive information publicly, and using trusted networks where possible.
14. Limitation of Liability
Career Unified, its owners, developers, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of this platform, including loss that may result from third-party content, external links, or actions taken based on information found on the platform.
15. POPIA Explained (Plain Language)
POPIA is South Africa's data-protection law that requires personal information to be collected and used in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner.
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Know what data is collected and why
- Request access to personal information (where applicable)
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion where legally permissible
- Expect reasonable safeguards to protect information
16. Your Rights & How to Exercise Them
If you would like to exercise your rights under POPIA (such as requesting access, correction, or deletion where applicable), you may contact us through the official Career Unified contact page.
To help us process your request efficiently, please include enough detail for us to understand what you are requesting. We may ask you to verify your identity before we share or change any information, to protect your privacy and prevent fraud.
We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
17. Children’s Privacy
Career Unified is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can address it appropriately.
18. Cross-Border Processing
Some third-party services used for hosting, analytics, or performance may process limited information outside South Africa. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place and that processing remains consistent with this Privacy Policy and accepted data-protection principles.
19. Severability
If any part of this Privacy Policy is found to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
20. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Where practical, we will update the date or content on this page so users can understand what has changed.
Continued use of Career Unified after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
21. Contact
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the official Career Unified contact page.