Privacy Policy.

POPIA and Regulatory Compliance Guide · v2026.05.01. This policy explains how Oryvic collects, uses, and protects personal data on our platform. We keep your data safe and private at all times. Your trust is our top goal. We follow all South African privacy rules. You stay in control of your records.

Our Commitment to Data Protection and Privacy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the details needed to evaluate candidates for specific jobs. This includes contact details, work history, education, and skills listed on resumes. We do not collect unnecessary personal facts. We keep forms short and clear.

We never collect sensitive personal information without direct consent. Applicants choose whether to share equity details through our secure portal. They can say no at any time. We respect their choice. We never force anyone to share personal facts.

We do not track candidates across other websites. We collect only what is necessary to run fair job reviews. Everything is clear and upfront. There are no hidden tracking tools. We respect user privacy on the web.

2. How We Use Candidate Data

We use candidate data solely to assess job fit and create compliance audit records. We do not sell personal data to third parties. We do not use candidate information for marketing purposes. Your data belongs to you. We never run ads with your data.

All processing is done under lawful instructions from the hiring employer, who acts as the responsible party under POPIA rules. We follow strict safety steps on every job. We act only on your word.

Your data stays inside secure, isolated databases. Only your team and authorized users can view candidate files. No outside eyes can see your records. We guard your trust every single day.

3. Strong Data Security Safeguards

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using modern enterprise encryption standards. Access to candidate files is restricted to authorized recruitment staff. We take safety very seriously. We guard each file with care.

We carry out regular security reviews to protect our systems against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. We keep our systems up to date. We test our defenses often. We patch issues fast.

Our servers run in secure data centers with daily backups. We test our systems regularly to ensure high security and uptime. Your files are always safe with us. You can rely on our cloud setup.

4. Candidate Rights and Access

Under South African law, candidates have the right to view their stored personal records. Candidates can request corrections or ask for their records to be removed once hiring is complete. We make this simple for everyone.

To request data access or report any privacy concern, contact our privacy officer at privacy@oryvic.com. We answer all requests within two business days. We are here to help you at all times. You can reach out whenever you need us.