Privacy Policy for Peak Career Path

1. Introduction

At Peak Career Path, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and complying with data protection laws. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information and outlines the choices available to you regarding its use. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Company Details:
Peak Career Path (Pty) Ltd

2. Audience

This policy applies to you if you:

• Visit our website;
• Create an account or update your profile;
• Submit job applications, surveys, or feedback;
• Communicate with us through the website;
• Opt-in to receive marketing communications.

3. Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

3.1. Identifying Information:

• Name, surname, and date of birth;
• Identification or passport number.

3.2. Contact Information:

• Email address and phone number;
• Physical or postal address.

3.3. Employment and Education Data:

• Employment history and skills;
• Education details and certifications;
• Job preferences and availability.

3.4. Financial Information (if applicable):

• Banking details and VAT numbers.

3.5. Optional Information:

• Content you upload, survey responses, or additional profile details.

4. Sensitive Personal Information

Depending on your service use, we may also collect:

• Health information (if required);
• Race, gender, and disability status;
• Criminal records and legal history;
• Political or religious beliefs (only if relevant).

5. Collection Methods

5.1. Registration:
When you register on our website, we collect personal details such as:

• Name, contact details, and address;
• Employment and education history;
• Login credentials (username and password).

5.2. Browsing Information:
We collect usage information automatically, including:

• IP address and browser type;
• Pages visited and time spent on the website;
• Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 6).

5.3. Communication:
We may monitor or record communications for quality and training purposes unless you request otherwise.

6. Cookies and IP Addresses

We use cookies to improve your experience by:

• Remembering preferences and login details;
• Customizing content and advertising;
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of the website.

7. Use of Personal Information

We process your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our services;
• To communicate updates and respond to inquiries;
• For internal business processes such as audits and compliance;
• For legal and regulatory purposes.

We may also use your data for marketing purposes with your consent.

8. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: For website hosting, payment processing, and technical support.
• Business Partners: For joint services (with your consent).
• Regulatory Authorities: As required by law.
• Change of Ownership: In case of mergers or acquisitions.

We will never sell your personal information.

9. Data Security

We use secure servers, encryption, and access control to protect your data. Only authorized personnel have access to your information, and we conduct regular security audits.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill our obligations or as required by law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your information;
• Withdraw consent for data processing;
• Opt-out of marketing communications;
• Request information on third-party data sharing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@peakcareerpath.org.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting updates on our website or emailing you. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of any updates.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

• Email: support@peakcareerpath.org

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