Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
Maru Jobs (operated by Maru Tech Systems) provides an auto CV building and job application service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website at jobs.marutechcafe.co.za.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information when you use our services:
- Identity Information: Full name, surname
- Contact Information: Phone number, email address, physical location
- SA ID Number: Your 13-digit South African identity number
- Employment Information: Work history, education, skills, professional summary
- Documents: Uploaded CVs (PDF/DOCX), ID document images, certificates
- Usage Data: Non-personal browsing data including pages visited and time spent
3. Purpose of Collection
We collect your information for the following purposes:
- To generate professional CV PDF documents based on the information you provide
- To send your CV to employers as part of our campaign-based job application service
- To communicate with you about your applications and our services
- To improve our platform and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations under South African law
4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA)
Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we process your personal information based on:
- Consent: You explicitly agree to our processing by using our service and accepting this policy
- Performance of a Service: Processing is necessary to generate your CV and submit applications
- Legitimate Interest: We may process data to improve our service offerings
5. How We Store Your Data
Your personal information is stored securely on our servers located in South Africa (Azure data centre, South Africa North region). We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL) for all data transmission
- Server-level access controls
- Restricted administrative access
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We share your personal information only in the following circumstances:
- Employers: Your CV (including name, contact details, work history, and qualifications) is sent to companies as part of our campaign service
- Service Providers: We use third-party hosting (Microsoft Azure) and may use email delivery services to send your CV to employers
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to regulatory authorities
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
8. Data Subject Rights (Your Rights Under POPIA)
As a data subject under POPIA, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
