Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 23/03/2026
Last Updated: 23/03/2026

1. Introduction

GROW PEOPLE PARTNERS (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a South African-based consultancy providing recruitment (talent acquisition), consulting, and coaching services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

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

2.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Full name
  • ID/passport number (where required)
  • Date of birth
  • Gender

2.2 Contact Information

  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Physical address

2.3 Professional Information

  • CV’s/resumes
  • Employment history
  • Qualifications and certifications
  • References
  • Salary information

2.4 Website Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visits

2.5 Special Personal Information (if applicable)
Where necessary and legally permitted, we may collect information such as:

  • Criminal background checks
  • Credit checks
  • Health-related information (only where relevant and with consent)

3. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through:

  • Direct interactions (e.g., when you submit forms, apply for jobs, or contact us)
  • Recruitment processes
  • Coaching and consulting engagements
  • Cookies and website analytics tools
  • Third parties (e.g., referees, background check providers, clients)

4. Purpose of Processing Personal Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide recruitment and placement services
  • To match candidates with employment opportunities
  • To deliver HR consulting and coaching services
  • To communicate with you regarding services or opportunities
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • To improve our website and services
  • To conduct background screening where required and permitted

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information in accordance with POPIA based on:

  • Your consent
  • The performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Clients for recruitment purposes
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., IT, background screening)
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law
  • Professional advisors

We ensure that all third parties respect the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

7. International Transfers

If your personal information is transferred outside South Africa, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in line with POPIA requirements.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

Requests can be made using the contact details below.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Improve functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser.

11. Data Security

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

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or damage
  • Unlawful processing

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

GROW PEOPLE PARTNERS
Email: info@growpeoplepartners.co.za
Phone: 27 63 496 4884
Address: 17 Kingswood Crescent, Riverclub, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

15. Information Regulator (South Africa)

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

The Information Regulator (South Africa)
Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Email: inforeg@justice.gov.za