Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

CV for U respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of the Republic of South Africa.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Name and email address
• CV content you enter, including work history, education, skills, and profile photo
• Account login and usage information
• Device and browser information
• Local storage data used to save progress

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Create, save, and manage your CVs and cover letters
• Provide AI-assisted CV and cover letter generation
• Authenticate users and prevent abuse
• Process payments and unlock digital services
• Improve platform performance and user experience

3. Payments

All payments are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers. CV for U does not store or process your card, banking, or airtime details.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, payments, analytics, and AI processing. These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are contractually required to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.

6. Your Rights

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

7. Children’s Information

CV for U is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: support@cvforu.co.za