Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2 March 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Veri-Skilled (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Veri-Skilled is an online recruitment platform that connects skilled professionals with employers locally and internationally. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
Information that identifies you, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address (if provided)
- Identification documents (if required for verification)
- Employment history
- Education details
- Professional qualifications
- CVs, portfolios, and supporting documents
- Profile photos
2.2 Employer Information
- Company name
- Company registration details
- Contact person details
- Job listings and descriptions
- Billing information
2.3 Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited
- Cookies and usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage user accounts
- Facilitate connections between job seekers and employers
- Verify professional credentials and information (where applicable)
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Improve our platform and services
- Communicate with you regarding your account or job opportunities
- Send administrative and service-related notices
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information:
- Between job seekers and employers for recruitment purposes
- With trusted third-party service providers (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Where required by law or regulatory authorities
- To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of Veri-Skilled and its users
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
5. International Data Transfers
As Veri-Skilled operates globally, your information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or misuse
- Alteration or destruction
However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Fulfil legal and contractual obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Users may request account deletion, subject to legal retention requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
info@veri-skilled.com
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse site traffic
- Remember preferences
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Children’s Privacy
Veri-Skilled is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Veri-Skilled
Email: info@veri-skilled.com
Website: https://veri-skilled.com
