Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

MeritumPraxis collects the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details, educational background, and professional experience.
• Achievement Data: Academic records, certifications, project documentation, and verified accomplishments.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including access times and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and maintain the MeritumPraxis platform
• Facilitate profile creation and verification
• Enable skill discovery for organizations
• Communicate with users about platform updates
• Improve and enhance our services

3. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel for legitimate business purposes.

4. Third-Party Sharing

User data will not be sold or distributed to third parties without consent. Profile information may be visible to organizations using the platform for skill discovery purposes, as this is the core functionality of MeritumPraxis. Users have control over their profile visibility settings.

5. Your Rights

Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to processing of your information

6. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@meritumpraxis.co.za

7. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa.