CheckJobScam.co.za ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Job Posting Submissions
When you use our verification tool, you may paste job posting text or upload screenshots. We process this content to provide our analysis.
- What we store: We retain anonymised metadata (risk scores, detected red flags, submission timestamps, detected company names/emails/phones) to improve our service and track scam patterns.
- What we don't store: We do not retain the full raw text of your submissions.
Scam Reports
If you submit a scam report, we may collect information including scammer contact details, company names, and your description of events. We do not require your personal information to submit a report.
Contact Communications
If you email us, we retain your message and email address to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
Usage Data
We collect standard web analytics including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Browser type
- Device type
- Referring website
- General geographic location (country/region level)
This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse site traffic (through third-party analytics)
You can control cookie settings through your browser.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide job posting verification services
- Improve our scam detection accuracy
- Maintain and improve our website
- Respond to your inquiries
- Identify patterns in scam operations
- Compile anonymised statistics
Third-Party Services
Analytics
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These services may collect information about your browsing behavior.
Data Processing
Our verification tool uses AI services to analyse submissions. Content is processed to provide analysis and is not used to identify you personally.
Data Retention
- Submission metadata: Retained indefinitely in anonymised form for pattern analysis
- Contact emails: Retained for 12 months or until resolved
- Scam reports: Retained indefinitely to maintain our scam database
- Analytics data: Per third-party provider policies
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect information under our control. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request information about data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of cookies through your browser settings
- Contact us with privacy concerns
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: hello@checkjobscam.co.za
Consent
By using CheckJobScam.co.za, you consent to this Privacy Policy.