Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10 June 2026
At Virtual Vibe Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit a job application, upload your CV, or engage with our recruitment services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Information You Provide
- Full name
- Contact information (email address, phone number, physical address)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
- Employment history
- Educational qualifications
- Professional certifications
- References and reference contact details
- Salary expectations and employment preferences
- Any other information you voluntarily provide during the recruitment process
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Assess your suitability for employment opportunities
- Match your profile with current and future vacancies
- Contact you regarding job opportunities
- Verify qualifications, employment history, and references
- Communicate recruitment updates and outcomes
- Maintain our candidate database
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Prospective employers and clients seeking candidates
- Third-party service providers who assist in recruitment administration
- Background screening and verification providers (where applicable)
- Regulatory authorities when required by law
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Retention of Information
We retain candidate information for future recruitment opportunities unless you request that your information be removed from our database.
If your application is unsuccessful, your CV and related information may be retained for consideration for future positions that match your skills and experience.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and enhance website functionality.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website features.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies.
9. POPIA Compliance
For candidates and clients in South Africa, we process personal information in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of such information for recruitment and placement purposes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact us:
Virtual Vibe Consulting
Email: info@virtualvibe.co.za
Website: www.virtualvibe.co.za
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated version will become effective immediately upon publication.
By using our website and submitting your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.