Privacy Policy - Jober.uk

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Jober.uk collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our job portal website and services. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Jober.uk is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Contact Page

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, and location when you create an account.
• Profile Information: CV/resume data, work experience, education, skills, and profile photos for job seekers.
• Company Information: Company name, address, logo, and description for employers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited and actions taken.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see our Cookies Policy).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and maintain our job portal services
• Match job seekers with relevant job opportunities
• Allow employers to find suitable candidates
• Send you relevant job alerts and notifications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

6. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third parties:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (with your consent). See Google Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements (with your consent). See Google Privacy Policy
• LiveChat: For customer support (with your consent). See LiveChat Privacy Policy

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can delete your account at any time through your account settings. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the date below.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.

Last updated: December 2024