Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you sign up or use our services, we may collect the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: full name, date of birth, nationality.
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, postal address.
• Professional Data: CV, employment history, qualifications, occupation code details.
• Payment Data: billing address and payment details (processed securely by our third-party providers — we do not store card details).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and deliver the services you have purchased.
• Refine your CV and create ATS-friendly versions.
• Give you access to our database of licensed sponsorship companies and eligible occupation codes.
• Communicate with you about your subscription, service updates, and account matters.
• Process payments and manage billing.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases (as required by UK GDPR):

• Contract: to provide the services you sign up for.
• Consent: when you opt-in to marketing or communication preferences.
• Legal Obligation: to comply with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: to improve our services and protect against misuse or fraud.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely on password-protected systems.
• We use encryption and access controls to protect your information.
• We limit access to staff and partners who need it to perform their duties.
• Payment details are handled by trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card information.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your data with:

• Our regulated solicitor partners (only if you purchase the Premium Plan).
• Service providers who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, IT providers).
• Regulators, law enforcement, or government authorities if required by law.

6. International Transfers

Where necessary, your data may be transferred outside the UK (e.g., cloud servers). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, in line with UK GDPR requirements.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal requirements. Generally:

• Client files: up to 6 years after the end of your contract.
• Marketing preferences: until you withdraw consent.
• Payment records: up to 7 years (for tax/accounting).

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
• The right to restrict or object to processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or optional services).

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@ukjobhunters.com.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some site functions may not work properly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us