TalentEdge Recruitment & Advisory
Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

How we collect, process and protect your personal information.

Effective Date: 18 July 2026
Owned by: Lulutho Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a TalentEdge Recruitment & Advisory

1. Status, Scope and Binding Nature

1.1. Incorporation of Terms: This Website Privacy Policy forms an integral part of the Website Terms of Use of this Site.

1.2. Legally Binding Agreement: If you do not agree with any term or condition of this Website Privacy Policy or our broader Website Terms of Use, you may not use this Site and are required to cease your access of this website immediately.

1.3. Amendments: We reserve the right to modify or amend the terms and conditions of this Website Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of this Site subsequent to any amendments constitutes your explicit acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

2. Definitions

  • "Personal Information" has the meaning as defined in Section 1 of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), No. 4 of 2013.
  • "POPIA" means the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, including any regulations promulgated thereunder.
  • "Process" or "Processing" in relation to Personal Information means to collect, organise, store, modify, retrieve, refer to, distribute, erase, or otherwise as defined in POPIA.
  • "Special Personal Information" refers to personal information concerning a data subject's religious or philosophical beliefs, race or ethnic origin, trade union membership, political persuasion, health or sex life, or biometric information, as well as criminal behaviour or records.
  • "Us", "we", or "our" means TalentEdge Recruitment & Advisory and includes reference to our holding company, Lulutho Investments (Pty) Ltd, its subsidiaries, or Trading As names.
  • "Site" means the Internet World Wide Website located at the URL www.talentedge.co.za.
  • "You" or "the user" means any person (including candidates, client representatives, and site visitors) who accesses the Site for any purpose.

3. Collection of Personal and Special Personal Information

We observe the highest ethical and legal principles when you submit Personal Information via our Site:

3.1. Purpose-Specific Collection: We will only collect Personal Information for a purpose consistent with the purpose for which it is required, which will be apparent from the context in which it is requested.

3.2. Processing Minimisation: We will only Process Personal Information in a manner that is adequate, relevant, and not excessive in the context of our recruitment and advisory mandate.

3.3. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Candidates: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, employment history, qualifications, and uploaded CV documents.
  • Special Personal Information (Employment Equity & Vetting): By voluntarily uploading your CV, you grant TalentEdge explicit consent to process Special Personal Information, such as your race and gender (for Employment Equity reporting) and any details required to conduct criminal or credit background vetting via our trusted verification partners.
  • Clients/Employers: Company name, corporate representative contact details, billing information, and job specifications.

3.4. Anonymous Data Collected Automatically: We use standard technology to collect anonymous statistics about the use of our Site. This includes your browser software, IP address, the date and time of your activities, and referring URLs. This data is used solely to compile de-identified statistics to improve our platform's user experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

We Process your Personal Information only for compatible purposes, which include:

  • Evaluating your suitability for open career vacancies with our corporate clients.
  • Presenting vetted candidate profiles and CVs to prospective employers.
  • Responding to your inquiries, handling customer service requests, or sending transactional communications.
  • Compiling anonymous, aggregated statistical profiles for industry reporting.
  • Complying with statutory legal obligations under South African labour, tax, and corporate laws.

5. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information. We will not disclose your Personal Information to any third party unless your prior agreement is obtained or we are required to do so by law. We share your data exclusively with:

  • Prospective Employers: Vetted corporate clients who have engaged TalentEdge to source candidates for specific vacancies.
  • Service Providers: Trusted background screening operators and cloud storage/ATS providers bound by strict confidentiality and data-processing agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: Regulatory bodies or law enforcement agencies when legally mandated to do so.

6. Transborder Data Storage and Cross-Border Transfers

To ensure secure and high-performance operations, TalentEdge utilises cloud-based infrastructure and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that may host and process data on servers located outside the borders of the Republic of South Africa.

In all such cases, we ensure that our international infrastructure partners are bound by strict data protection covenants that guarantee a level of security and privacy protection that is equivalent to, or greater than, the conditions mandated under Section 72 of POPIA.

7. Data Retention, Security, and Destruction

7.1. Technical Security Measures: We take appropriate, reasonable technical and organizational measures — including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure access controls — to protect information submitted to or collected by this Site from loss, misuse, unauthorized disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7.2. Data Destruction: We will permanently destroy, de-identify, or delete any Personal Information that is no longer needed for the purpose it was initially collected or subsequently processed, subject to statutory record-keeping periods.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1. Browser Tracking: We utilize temporary or session cookies to track browsing habits, monitor site performance, and provide you with a tailored digital experience.

8.2. User Control: Cookies by themselves do not identify you personally. If you do not wish cookies to be employed, you can adjust your internet browser settings to block or manage them, though doing so may limit certain functional features of our online application portal.

9. Hyperlinks to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external corporate websites, partner portals, or training platforms. TalentEdge has no control over, and accepts no responsibility or liability for, the security and privacy practices of any third-party websites. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of any external website you visit before sharing your personal data.

10. Your Legal Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject, you hold the following rights under POPIA:

  • Access: The right to request confirmation of and a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: The right to request the updating, correction, or completion of any outdated or incorrect details.
  • Deletion: The right to request that we permanently destroy or delete your profile and CV from our active candidate database.
  • Objection: The right to object, on reasonable grounds, to the processing of your data, including the right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, or to view our PAIA Manual, please contact our registered Information Officer at info@talentedge.co.za.

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