Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18th June 2025
Last Updated: 18th June 2025

At skilljobs.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users, including job seekers and employers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our platform, especially when applying for a job, we collect the following information:

• Full Name
• Email Address and Contact Details
• CV/Resume and Cover Letter
• Education Qualifications
• Professional Background and Experience
• Photograph (if uploaded)
• Position(s) Applied For
• Other personal or professional information submitted during the application process

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process and manage job applications.
• To match candidates with job opportunities.
• To support employers in assessing candidate suitability.
• To maintain a candidate database for future job opportunities.
• To publicly display selected candidate information on our website (see Section 3).
• To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

3. Public Display of Candidate Information

By applying for a job through skilljobs.uk, you consent to the public display of the following information on our website:

• Full Name
• Position(s) Applied For
• Education Qualifications
• Professional Background Summary
• Photograph (if uploaded by the candidate)

Note: Your full CV and contact details will not be made publicly visible. These are shared only with registered employers.

4. Sharing Your Information with Employers

We share your full candidate profile, including your CV, cover letter, and any other application-related information, with registered employers using our platform to recruit for job opportunities. Employers are contractually bound to handle this information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent when submitting your application and accepting this Privacy Policy.
• The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract (to help match you with job opportunities).
• Our legitimate interests, such as improving our services and enabling employers to find suitable candidates.

6. Data Retention

We retain candidate data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Candidates may request deletion or anonymization of their data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage systems. Only authorized personnel and registered employers have access to candidate information.

8. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., UK GDPR):

• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to correct inaccuracies in your data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to object to or restrict certain data processing.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@skilljobs.uk.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance. See our separate Cookie Policy for more details.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly stated.

11. Contact Us