Privacy Policy

Progressive IT Resourcing (Pty) Ltd (Registration Number: CK 2012/132859/07) (“Progressive IT Resourcing”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that it is collected and used properly, lawfully and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), and other applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you engage with our recruitment and contractor management services, website and communications.

1. Who We Are

Progressive IT Resourcing (Pty) Ltd
PO Box 13411
Mowbray, Cape Town, 7705
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 448 1636
Email: info@progressiveit.net

We operate as a specialist IT recruitment consultancy providing contract and permanent recruitment services, contractor management and related professional services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Candidates

• Full name and contact details

• Identity number or passport details (where required)

• Employment history and CV information

• Educational qualifications and certifications

• References and background information

• Banking details (for contractor payments)

• Tax and statutory information

• Criminal or credit checks (where required and lawful)
  
  

2.2 Clients

• Contact names and business details

• Email addresses and telephone numbers

• Billing information

• Contractual and engagement details
  
  

2.3 Website Users

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Cookies and usage data

• Submitted enquiry information
  
  

3. Purpose of Processing

We process personal information for the following purposes:

• Recruitment and placement of candidates

• Contractor management and payroll administration

• Conducting background and reference checks

• Client relationship management

• Marketing relevant job opportunities

• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

• Improving our services and website performance
  
  

We only process personal information where there is a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation or legitimate business interest.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share personal information with:

• Prospective employers or clients (with candidate consent)

• Payroll administrators and financial institutions

• Background screening providers

• Professional advisors (legal, accounting, auditing)

• Regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. International Transfers

As we recruit nationally and globally, personal information may be transferred outside South Africa where necessary. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with POPIA.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal information against:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss or damage

• Misuse or unlawful processing

Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel only.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil recruitment, contractor management, legal or regulatory obligations.

Candidate information may be retained for future job opportunities unless a deletion request is received.

8. Your Rights Under POPIA

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction or updating of your information

• Object to processing under certain circumstances

• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
  
  

Information Regulator Contact:
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track website performance. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may impact functionality.

10. Updates to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: info@progressiveit.net
Tel: +27 (0)21 448 1636