Privacy Policy for Workio.co.uk

Effective Date: 20th January 2024

Welcome to Workio.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, a job portal where employers upload job listings, and job seekers submit their resumes.

By using Workio.co.uk, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

a. Information Provided by You:

  • For Job Seekers: Name, email address, phone number, resume/CV, cover letter, work experience, education details, and other relevant job application details.

  • For Employers: Name, email address, company information, job listings, and payment details (if applicable).

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

c. Third-Party Information:

  • Information from external authentication providers (e.g., LinkedIn, Google) if you choose to log in using these services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, personalize, and improve our services.

  • To facilitate job applications and employer-job seeker interactions.

  • To communicate with you about your account, job applications, or job listings.

  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or abuse.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • With Employers: Job seekers’ resumes and application details are shared with employers for recruitment purposes.

  • With Job Seekers: Employer contact details and job descriptions are shared with job seekers.

  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing).

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and remember user preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to the processing of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Thank you for trusting Workio.co.uk. Your privacy is important to us.