1. Introduction

StackForge is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable international privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal information from candidates and clients:

• Names and contact information (email, phone)
• Curriculum Vitae / resumes and work history
• Technical portfolios, project examples, and qualifications
• Company and organizational information for clients
• IP addresses, device information, and website usage data

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process personal information for legitimate purposes, including:

• Recruitment and job placement matching
• Conducting technical screenings and interviews
• Communicating with candidates and clients
• Improving our services and maintaining security

4. Data Sharing

Personal information is only shared with potential employers after explicit consent has been obtained for a specific role. We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with:

• Clients for recruitment purposes
• Service providers assisting in technical vetting
• Legal authorities if required by law

5. Data Security

StackForge implements technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure storage, and limited access controls.

6. Your Rights

Under POPIA, GDPR, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Withdraw consent for processing your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority if needed

To exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@stackforgerecruitment.com.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using StackForge’s website and services, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

2. Candidate Obligations

Candidates submitting personal information, CVs, or portfolios represent that all information provided is accurate, truthful, and up to date.

3. Client Obligations

Clients using StackForge services agree to comply with all placement rules. Direct engagement with candidates outside the StackForge process without consent is prohibited.

4. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property, including branding, methodologies, screening processes, and content, is owned by StackForge and may not be reproduced or used without prior written consent.

5. Limitation of Liability

StackForge strives to provide accurate matching and recruitment services. However, we are not liable for any candidate performance, job fit, or business outcomes resulting from use of our platform.

6. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes will be resolved under South African jurisdiction unless otherwise required by international law.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.