Privacy & Cookie Policy

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• CV/resume and employment history (if you choose to upload)
• Job search preferences and saved searches
• Application history and interactions with job listings

Technical Information

• IP address and browser type
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website and navigation patterns
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our job search platform
• To create and manage your user account
• To facilitate job applications and connect you with employers
• To send you relevant job alerts and notifications (if you've opted in)
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and website performance
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications)
• Contract: To fulfill our services when you create an account or use our platform
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure website security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Council Employers: When you apply for a job, we redirect you to the council's own recruitment portal
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

All third-party service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for specific purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Analyze traffic and user behavior

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management)
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data to improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.