Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EmergingTalentHub (Pty) Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") operates emergingtalenthub.com (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide voluntarily

• Contact form submissions (name, email address, message content)
• Feedback or correspondence you send us directly

Information collected automatically

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit
• localStorage keys: last-used search filters (country, category, keyword) — stored only in your browser, never transmitted to our servers
• Cookies: one essential session cookie for admin authentication (httpOnly, signed, 7-day expiry). No advertising or third-party tracking cookies.
• Download events: anonymous aggregate counters when you install our PWA

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to contact form submissions and support requests
• To maintain and improve the Platform's functionality and performance
• To generate aggregate, anonymised usage analytics
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / POPIA)

• Consent — for contact form submissions
• Legitimate interests — for server log analysis and platform security
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only with infrastructure/hosting service providers under strict confidentiality agreements, or when required by law.

6. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for up to 90 days. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless you request earlier deletion. Session cookies expire after 7 days or on logout.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, or to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@emergingtalenthub.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use only essential, first-party cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any third-party advertising or behavioural tracking cookies.

9. Security

All traffic to and from the Platform is encrypted via TLS. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access.

10. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact our privacy team at privacy@emergingtalenthub.com.