RecruitMyMom Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 18 June 2025
Last Updated: 6 February 2026

RecruitMyMom (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to ensure functionality, improve user experience, analyse performance, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the legal basis for processing, and how you can manage your preferences.

This policy is aligned with:

• The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) – South Africa
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – European Union and United Kingdom

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website. They enable websites to recognise your device, remember preferences, enhance functionality, and analyse usage behaviour.

Cookies may collect personal information such as:

• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Browser type
• Browsing behaviour

Where personal information is processed, it is handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent

Analytics, functionality, and advertising cookies are deployed only once you provide consent via our cookie banner.

Legitimate Interest

Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis that they are essential for website operation and security.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for:

• Page navigation
• Security protocols
• Session authentication
• Form submissions

These cookies cannot be disabled.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use:

• Google Analytics 4
• Google Tag Manager
• Zoho Analytics

These tools collect aggregated behavioural data such as:

• Pages visited
• Session duration
• Traffic sources
• Device type

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Enable the website to remember preferences such as:

• Region
• Language
• Saved settings

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure marketing performance.

We use:

• Meta Ads tracking technologies
• Google Ads
• LinkedIn Ads
• Meta Tag Manager

These cookies may support remarketing and audience profiling.

4. First Party and Third Party Cookies

First party cookies are set by RecruitMyMom.

Third party cookies are set by integrated service providers supporting analytics, recruitment systems, marketing, and communications.

5. Third Party Providers

6. Embedded Content and Communication Tools

Our website may include embedded or integrated services that place cookies, including:

• YouTube videos
• WhatsApp chat functionality
• Zoho SalesIQ live chat
• Zoho Campaigns marketing tools

These providers may collect usage data independently.

7. Cross Border Data Transfers

Due to the international nature of our recruitment services, technology infrastructure, and client base, personal information collected via cookies may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside South Africa and the European Economic Area.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• The United States of America
• The United Kingdom
• Member States of the European Union
• Certain Middle Eastern countries where our clients, service providers, or technology partners operate

These transfers may occur through our use of global platforms such as analytics providers, advertising networks, applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and marketing automation tools.

Where such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect personal information, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Data Processing Agreements
• Transfers to jurisdictions with recognised or adequate data protection frameworks where applicable

These measures ensure that personal information remains protected in accordance with POPIA and GDPR requirements.

8. International Users and GDPR Applicability

RecruitMyMom works with international employers and candidates, including those based in the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, and Middle East.

Accordingly, GDPR protections apply where required, including:

• Consent based cookie deployment
• Data subject rights
• Cross border data safeguards

9. Cookie Consent and Preference Management

We use a custom cookie consent banner that allows users to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non essential cookies
• Customise preferences by category

Non essential cookies are not activated until consent is provided.

Consent records are securely stored as proof of user choice and are retained for a period of 12 months, after which users will be prompted to renew their preferences.

Users may withdraw or amend consent at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.

10. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings

You may manage cookies directly through your browser settings, including:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

11. Profiling and Advertising

Advertising cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and browsing behaviour to deliver relevant marketing content across platforms.

No automated decisions are made that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

12. POPIA Data Subject Rights

You have the right to:

• Access personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Legislation
• Technology
• Website functionality
• Marketing practices

The revised version will be published with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

RecruitMyMom
Email: info@recruitmymom.co.za
Phone: +27 21 201 1190
Website: www.recruitmymom.co.za

You have the right to lodge a complaint with:

• The South African Information Regulator
• Your relevant EU or UK Data Protection Authority

15. Cookie Register

A detailed and current list of cookies used on this website, including category, provider, duration, and purpose, is maintained in our Cookie Register and updated periodically.