Privacy Policy –Liquid Thought Technology Holdings (PTY) LTD

1. Introduction

Liquid Thought Technology Holdings (PTY) LTD ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to
protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients, and website users in accordance with the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013 and relevant South African labour
legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal
information, and outlines your rights under South African law.

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information to deliver recruitment and employment-related services.
This information may include but is not limited to:

• Full name
• Contact details (email address, phone number, physical address)
• Identification number
• Employment history and references
• Qualifications, skills, and education
• Criminal and credit checks (where required and permitted by law)
• Salary expectations and benefits
• Any other information required for recruitment or statutory compliance

Personal information is collected directly from the data subject or from third parties (e.g.,
references or public sources), with consent or as permitted by law.

3. Use of Personal Information

Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
• To assess your suitability for job opportunities

• To share with clients for potential employment
• To conduct background checks where required
• To comply with labour laws and statutory obligations
• For communication and correspondence related to recruitment
• To improve our services and support our operations

We will not use your personal data for any purpose not outlined above without your prior
consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

Your personal information may be shared with:
• Potential employers or clients
• Regulatory or government authorities (where required by law)
• Third-party service providers for verification (e.g., background checks)
• Legal advisors and auditors, where necessary

We ensure that all parties with whom we share data are bound by confidentiality and data
protection obligations.

5. Security of Personal Information

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to
secure your personal data against accidental or unlawful loss, alteration, unauthorized
disclosure, or access.

These include secure data storage, encryption, access control, and staff training.

6. Your Rights Under POPIA

As a data subject, you have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Request correction, updating, or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information
• Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

We will respond to all lawful requests in accordance with the timeframes and procedures
outlined in POPIA.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was
collected, or as required by law, including employment equity reporting, skills development
tracking, and other statutory obligations.

Where your information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or de-identified.

8. Complaints and Requests

To request access to your data, correction, or deletion, or to object to its processing, please
contact our Information Officer:
Information Officer:
Alexa Booth Da Silveira
alexa@liquidthought.co.za
80 Strand Street, 6th Floor, Cape Town, 8001

Please include the following in your request:
• Full name
• ID or passport number
• Nature of the request (e.g., access, correction, deletion)
• Any supporting documents

9. Lodging a Complaint

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information, you may lodge a
complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
Email: complaints.IR@justice.gov.za

Website: https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/
Address: JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal
obligations, or other operational needs. The most current version will always be available on
our website.