Privacy Policy
Compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
1. Introduction
Formstar (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with South African law, specifically the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following personal information to provide our services:
- Personal Details: Full names, ID numbers, contact information (email, phone, address).
- Professional Data: Employment history, education qualifications, skills, and CV content.
- Uploaded Documents: Digital copies of IDs, certificates, and existing resumes.
- Payment Information: Processed securely via our payment provider (Paystack). We do not store full credit card details.
3. Why We Collect Data
Your information is used exclusively for:
- Generating and optimizing professional CVs.
- Preparing official application forms (e.g., Z83).
- Providing assisted submission services to government departments.
- Communicating updates regarding your application status.
4. Data Storage & Protection
All documents and data are stored on secure servers with encryption. Access is restricted to authorized personnel required to process your applications. We use industry-standard security protocols to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
5. Your Rights (POPIA)
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal information from our system.
- Object to the processing of your personal information.
Manage Your Data
Request Data Export
Get a copy of all information we have stored for you.
Request Deletion
Permanently remove your data from our servers.
Formstar is a private entity and is not affiliated with the DPSA, NSFAS, SASSA, or any government department.
POPIA Compliant Data Processing. Your information is protected by industry-standard encryption.
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