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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us.

Welcome to the privacy policy for InternshipsSA, accessible at https://www.internshipssa.co.za ("the Website"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information in compliance with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

1. Introduction

InternshipsSA is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and processed in accordance with the provisions of POPIA. This policy explains how we handle your personal information, your rights under the law, and how you can exercise those rights.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and contact information (such as email address)
  • Login information (if applicable)
  • Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, and access times)
  • Cookies and tracking data for analytics and marketing purposes

This information is collected when you register on our website, submit enquiries, or interact with our services.

3. Lawful Processing of Personal Information

We will only process your personal information if:

  • You have given consent
  • It is necessary to carry out actions related to a contract
  • It is required by law
  • It protects your legitimate interests
  • It is necessary for our legitimate business interests

4. Your Rights Under POPIA

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about the personal information we collect
  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

5. Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, updates)
  • To analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Employees, contractors, and service providers who require it to provide services
  • Third parties if required by law or legal process
  • Third parties with your consent

Where information is shared internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required under Section 72 of POPIA.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. Once no longer required, we will securely delete or de-identify the data.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may refuse to accept cookies by modifying your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the site.

10. Google AdWords & Remarketing

We use Google AdWords for remarketing to advertise on third-party websites to previous visitors. Google and other vendors use cookies to serve ads based on past visits. You can opt out of Google’s interest-based ads via the Google Ads Settings or install the opt-out browser plugin.

11. External Links

Our website may contain links to other sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Please review their policies before submitting personal data.

12. E-Commerce and Payment Information

If you engage in transactions with us, we will collect the necessary personal and payment information to process those transactions securely. We do not share this information except as required to fulfill your order or comply with legal obligations.

13. Aggregated Statistics

We may collect anonymized, aggregated data to analyze website trends and improve our services. This data does not personally identify you and may be shared with third parties.

14. Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of those changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or would like to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact our Information Officer:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Subject Line: POPIA Information Request

You may also contact the Information Regulator (South Africa):
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/