JobSecta

Privacy policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal data

Introduction

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and any applicable UK privacy legislation.

By using our platform and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of our services.

Data we collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity data: name, title, company information.
  • Contact data: email address, phone number, business address.
  • Account data: login credentials, account preferences, profile information.
  • Usage data: activity logs, session data, submission history.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser information, device details.

How we use your data

Your data is used for the following purposes:

  • To operate and provide access to our recruitment platform.
  • To verify user identity and maintain platform security.
  • To facilitate communication between employers and recruiters within the platform rules.
  • To improve platform functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract: to provide services you have registered for.
  • Legitimate interests: to operate, maintain, and improve our platform.
  • Legal obligation: to comply with UK regulatory requirements.
  • Consent: where explicitly requested (e.g., marketing communications).

Data sharing

We may share your data only when necessary and appropriate:

  • With employers or recruiters as required for recruitment activity.
  • With service providers supporting our IT, hosting, and security operations.
  • With regulators or legal authorities where required by law.

We do not sell or trade personal data to third parties.

International transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access – request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification – correct incomplete or inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure – request deletion where no longer necessary.
  • Right to restrict processing – limit how your data is used.
  • Right to data portability – request transfer of your data.
  • Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent.

Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction.

Cookies

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and user experience. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Updates to this policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updates.

Contact us

For questions, data access requests, or complaints, please use the form on our Get in touch page to send us a message.

Questions about your privacy?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data rights, please contact our data protection team.