Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Welcome to Creative Mindz Careers (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit https://creativemindz.co.za or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the terms described below.

1. Who We Are

Creative Mindz is a South African digital platform that provides information, resources, and opportunities related to education, careers, skills development, and finance.

We operate under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa and follow GDPR-aligned standards for visitors from the EU/EEA.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

• When you fill out contact or application forms
• When you subscribe to our newsletter
• When you comment on blog posts or participate in discussions
• When you contact us via email or social media

This may include your name, email address, phone number, and message content.

b) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type, version, and language
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring URL and site navigation behavior
• Cookie identifiers and analytics data

c) Third-Party Data Sources

We may receive anonymized data from:

• Google Analytics (user behavior, session duration, demographics, and traffic sources)
• Google AdSense (advertising performance data)
• Social platforms (when you interact with embedded posts or share our content)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

1. Provide and improve our website
   • Monitor usage patterns and technical performance
   • Enhance the user experience and site functionality
2. Communicate with you
   • Respond to queries, comments, and feedback
   • Send updates, newsletters, and promotional information (with consent)
3. Analytics and performance
   • Use tools like Google Analytics to understand traffic and engagement
   • Evaluate content effectiveness and trends
4. Advertising and monetization
   • Display relevant ads via Google AdSense and partner networks
   • Use cookies to personalize ad experiences (interest-based advertising)
5. Security and compliance
   • Detect, prevent, and investigate fraud or abuse
   • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Improve website performance and load times
• Remember user preferences
• Collect analytics and advertising data

Types of Cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function.
• Analytics cookies: Track visitor behavior (Google Analytics).
• Advertising cookies: Personalize ads via Google AdSense.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, visit Google’s policies:

• Google Analytics Privacy & Terms
• Google AdSense Privacy Policy

5. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA & GDPR)

We process data under these legal grounds:

• Consent: When you opt-in for newsletters or cookies.
• Legitimate interest: To improve website functionality and content performance.
• Legal obligation: Where required to comply with local or international laws.
• Contractual necessity: When processing is required to fulfill your requests.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website:

We never sell or trade personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

• Analytics data: retained up to 26 months
• Contact form submissions: retained up to 12 months
• Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under POPIA and GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent for marketing communication
• Object to data processing for legitimate reasons
• File a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa)

Information Regulator Contact:
Website: https://inforegulator.org.za
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

9. Security of Your Information

We use secure servers, SSL encryption, and restricted access to protect data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

10. International Data Transfers

Data collected may be transferred to or stored on servers outside South Africa.
We ensure that any international transfer follows data protection safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies when visiting them.

12. Children’s Privacy

Creative Mindz does not intentionally collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16.
If we learn that a child has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Creative Mindz
📧 Email: info@creativemindz.co.za
🌍 Website: https://creativemindz.co.za