Privacy Policy

Effective date: 20/09/2025
Last updated: 20/09/2025

1. Who we are

CareersGo (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website careersgo.co.uk (“Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data fairly, lawfully, and transparently.

2. Personal data we collect

Depending on how you use our Site and services, we may collect:

• Identity & contact data: name, email address (e.g., if you contact us or sign up for updates).

• Professional data: CV/resumé, education, skills, employment history (if you submit these for our services).

• Usage & technical data: IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, referring pages/links, time on page, and other diagnostic data.

• Communications & feedback: messages you send us, testimonials you choose to provide.

• Marketing preferences: your choices about receiving updates from us.

3. How we collect data

• Directly from you: when you fill in forms, email us, submit a CV, or otherwise communicate with us.

• Automatically: via cookies and similar technologies when you use the Site (see Cookies below).

• From third parties: where you have permitted sharing (e.g., referrals, service providers).

4. How we use your data (purposes & legal bases)

We use personal data to:

• Provide services you request (e.g., reviewing CVs, booking or running workshops). Legal basis: performance of a contract or steps prior to a contract.

• Respond to enquiries and communicate (service updates, notices). Legal basis: performance of a contract/legitimate interests.

• Improve our Site and services (analytics, troubleshooting, testing). Legal basis: legitimate interests.

• Send marketing communications (if you opt in; you can opt out anytime). Legal basis: consent or legitimate interests, as applicable.

• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., record keeping, responding to lawful requests). Legal basis: legal obligation.

5. Sharing your data

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., hosting, IT support, analytics, email delivery) under contracts that require appropriate data protection.

• Professional advisers (legal, compliance) when necessary.

• Authorities where required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.

• Business transferees in connection with a merger, acquisition, or reorganisation (your data will remain protected).

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK (or EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK Addendum/Standard Contractual Clauses or an equivalent lawful mechanism).

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we continually work to safeguard your information.

9. Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erase your data in certain circumstances.

• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.

• Data portability for data you provided to us where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means.

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (this won’t affect processing carried out before withdrawal).

To exercise any rights, email hello@careersgo.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

Complaints

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). We would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns first, so please contact us at hello@careersgo.co.uk.

10. Children’s privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact hello@careersgo.co.uk and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

11. Cookies & similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• make the Site function,

• remember preferences, and

• understand and improve how the Site is used (analytics).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect Site functionality. Where required, we will request your consent for non-essential cookies.

12. Third-party links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above will be revised when changes are posted. Please check back periodically.

14. How to contact us

For questions about this Policy or our data practices, or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: hello@careersgo.co.uk