Privacy Policy

Introduction

BookJobs UK ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data when you visit bookjobs.uk (the "Site").

We process personal data in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using the Site, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy. Where we rely on consent (for example, for optional marketing), you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Information we collect

Information you provide

You can browse job listings without creating an account. If you register, save jobs, post a role, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and any details you choose to submit.

Automatically collected information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data — pages viewed, searches, filters used, and general interaction patterns
• Device and technical data — browser type, operating system, IP address, and similar identifiers
• Analytics data — aggregated page views and referral information collected by our analytics provider when you load a page (see Analytics below)

How we use your information

We use personal data to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Site
• Enable account features such as saved jobs and employer listings, where applicable
• Respond to enquiries and support requests
• Understand how the Site is used and improve our services
• Monitor security, prevent abuse, and protect the Site

Legal bases for processing

Depending on the activity, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — to run and improve the Site, keep it secure, and understand aggregate usage through privacy-focused analytics, where those interests are not overridden by your rights
• Contract — where processing is necessary to provide features you request (for example, account functionality)
• Consent — where required by law, such as for certain optional marketing communications
• Legal obligation — where we must comply with applicable law

Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service, to understand how the Site is used in aggregate (for example, which pages are viewed and how visitors arrive). Plausible does not use advertising cookies and does not track you across other websites. We use this information solely to measure and improve the Site — not for targeted advertising or profiling.

Plausible may process technical data such as page URL, referrer, browser type, and a truncated IP address. Plausible is operated by Plausible Insights OÜ. You can read their data policy for more detail.

Under UK electronic communications rules, we may use this type of statistical analytics without asking for prior cookie consent where it is used only to produce aggregate statistics to improve the Site, provided we give you clear information (this policy) and a simple way to opt out (below).

Opting out of analytics

You can opt out of Plausible analytics on this Site by following Plausible's opt-out instructions (setting a plausible_ignore preference in your browser for this Site). You can also contact us at [email protected] if you need help opting out.

Third-party services

The Site may use third-party providers for hosting, authentication, email, and analytics (as described above).

• Authentication — if you create an account, our authentication provider sets strictly necessary session cookies so you can sign in and use account features
• External links — job listings link to employer and third-party application pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites

Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we take steps intended to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, consistent with UK data protection requirements.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies only where needed for the Site to work or to remember choices you make. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

• Strictly necessary — session cookies when you are signed in, so account features work
• Functional — if you change how job listings are displayed (for example, grid or list view), we may store that preference in a cookie so the Site remembers your choice
• Analytics — our Plausible setup does not rely on analytics cookies; see the Analytics section above

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent some features (such as staying signed in) from working.

Data security and retention

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No online service can be guaranteed completely secure.

We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months before deletion or anonymisation.

Children

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

We do not sell your data

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal data for third-party behavioural advertising.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Request data portability, where applicable
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].