Privacy Policy

Website: https://careerrsa.xyz

At Careerrsa.xyz (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information when you access or use our website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Comments

When you leave a comment on our website, we may collect:

Your name, email address and website (from the comment form)
Your IP address and browser details to prevent spam and abuse
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you have a profile. Your Gravatar profile picture may appear publicly alongside your comment.

b. Media

If you upload images or files, avoid including sensitive metadata such as location (EXIF GPS), as this may be visible to other visitors.

c. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Save your comment form details for convenience (expires 1 year)
Temporary cookies to check browser compatibility
Login cookies (2 days) and “Remember Me” cookies (2 weeks)
Screen display preferences cookies (1 year)
Post-editing cookies (1 day, to track post ID)

Additionally, we use cookies to serve relevant advertisements, collect ad performance metrics, and prevent fraudulent activity. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different sites.

d. Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content such as videos, articles, or images from third-party platforms. Interacting with such content may allow these third-party services to collect data, use cookies, or track your activity as if you visited their site directly.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected for purposes including:

Moderating and managing comments
Detecting and preventing spam, fraud, and abuse
Maintaining login sessions and preferences for registered users
Displaying profile images via Gravatar
Improving our website and content
Serving personalized advertisements through Google AdSense
Analyzing traffic trends and user behavior via analytics services

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, limited data sharing may occur:

IP addresses may be included in password reset emails
Comments may be checked using automated spam detection services
Administrators may access your data to maintain and secure the Website
Third-party advertising services may process anonymized data for ad targeting and analytics

4. Data Retention

We retain data as follows:

Comments and related metadata are kept indefinitely to recognize follow-ups
Registered user profiles remain until you delete your account
You may view, edit, or delete your personal data (excluding your username)
Certain information may be retained for legal, security, or administrative purposes

5. Your Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you can:

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data

Note: Some information may be retained to comply with legal obligations or for security reasons.

For users in the European Union or countries with strict privacy laws, you may have additional rights under local legislation, including GDPR compliance.

6. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no online platform or internet transmission can be guaranteed fully secure. Use the Website at your own risk.

7. Use of Google AdSense and Third-Party Services

Our website uses Google AdSense to serve ads relevant to your interests.
Google may use cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing history.
You can opt out of personalized ads through your Google Ads Settings.
Third-party analytics providers may collect information about your use of the Website to help us improve content and services.

8. International Users

Visitors outside South Africa may have additional privacy protections under their local laws. This Privacy Policy aims to meet international standards, but local legislation (e.g., GDPR for EU users) may provide additional rights.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Website. Your continued use of Careerrsa.xyz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: admin@careerrsa.xyz