SA Remote Hub Privacy Policy Last updated: May 2026
1. Introduction
SA Remote Hub (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and applicable South African law.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what your rights are. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Who We Are
SA Remote Hub is a South African remote job board connecting job seekers with remote work opportunities from local and international employers. Our website is operated from South Africa.
If you have questions about this policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at: support@saremotehub.co.za
3. Information We Collect
From Job Seekers
- Name and contact details (email address, address, phone number if provided)
- CV or résumé information you choose to submit
- Job preferences, skills, and professional experience
- Account login credentials
- Job alert preferences and search activity on our platform
From Employers
- Company name, registration details, and contact information
- Billing and payment details (processed securely through our payment provider)
- Job content listing and associated files
- Account login credentials
Automatically Collected
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation behavior
- Referral source (how you arrived at our website)
We collect this information through our website, registration forms, job alert sign-ups, employer account creation, and cookies.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and operate the SA Remote Hub platform
- Facilitate job applications between candidates and employers
- Send job alerts and relevant communications you have opted into
- Process employer payments and manage billing
- Improve our platform, content, and user experience
- Communicate important updates about our services
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our platform
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
Employers : When you apply for a role, your application information is shared with the relevant employer. Please review each employer’s own privacy policy before applying.
Service Providers : We use third trusted-party providers for functions such as payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and platform hosting. These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only as instructed.
Legal Requirements : We may disclose information where required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
We do not share your information with any third party for their own marketing purposes.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our website. These include:
- Essential cookies : Required for the website to function correctly
- Analytics cookies : Help us understand how visitors use our site (we use tools such as Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies : Remember your settings and preferences
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Job seeker account information is retained for as long as your account is active. Employer billing records are retained for a minimum of five years in accordance with South African tax and financial record-keeping requirements.
9. Your Rights Under Popia
As a data subject under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Access : Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction : Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion : Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Objection : Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Complaint : Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@saremotehub.co.za . We will respond within a reasonable time and no later than the period required by law.
The Information Regulator of South Africa can be contacted at: inforeg@justice.gov.za | +27 10 023 5207
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including employer career pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of our platform following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The most current version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related queries, requests, or complaints:
SA Remote Hub Email: support@saremotehub.co.za Website: www.saremotehub.co.za