Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 May 2026 | Last updated: 1 May 2026

UK GDPR Compliant · ICO Registered · We never sell your data · Right to be forgotten guaranteed

This Privacy Policy explains how this Job Portal ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our platform. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We act as the Data Controller for all personal data you provide through this platform. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at privacy@sponsrpath.com.

2. What Data We Collect

  • Name, email address, phone number, and location
  • CV/resume files, cover letters, and professional profiles
  • Profile photos and employer logos
  • Employment history, skills, and qualifications
  • IP address, browser type, and device details
  • Usage data — pages visited, searches made, and jobs applied to
  • Communications between candidates and employers

3. How and Why We Use Your Data

  • To match candidates with job opportunities (legitimate interest)
  • To enable employers to review applications (contract)
  • To send job alerts and notifications (consent)
  • For analytics and platform improvements (consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security (legitimate interest)

4. Who We Share Your Data With

  • Employers when you apply or make your profile visible
  • Cloud and hosting providers (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Analytics services (anonymised where possible)
  • Professional advisors under confidentiality
  • Regulators or law enforcement when required

5. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions approved by the UK ICO.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary. Active account data is retained while your account is open. Closed accounts may be retained for up to 7 years for legal and regulatory compliance.

You may request deletion at any time through the Right to be Forgotten process.

7. Your Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify incorrect information
  • Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk

8. Security Measures

We implement encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access control, regular security audits, and secure storage for all uploaded documents such as CVs and profile images.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notice with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

Email: privacy@sponsrpath.com

Data Protection Officer available upon request.

Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113