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 personal information subject to applicable legal obligations.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Ask for corrections or deletion where appropriate
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Email: support@cvforu.co.za