1. Introduction

Welcome to FutureLinked ZA ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you provide while using our website (https://futurelinked-za.co.za). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

FutureLinked ZA does NOT require user registration or account creation. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide them through our contact form.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Search queries (to improve our service)
• Referral source (how you found our website)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our job search services
• Analyze website usage and optimize user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Job Listings

We aggregate job listings from third-party sources including Adzuna API. When you click "Apply Now" on a job listing, you will be redirected to the employer's website or the job board where the listing originated. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

4.2 Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Advertising

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Search queries and analytics data may be retained in aggregate, anonymized form for service improvement purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under South African data protection laws (POPIA), you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: