This Privacy Policy explains how Careers4Good Ltd ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses your personal data when you visit careers4good.co.uk, use our services, apply for roles through us, or interact with us in any other way.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are (Data Controller)

Careers4Good Ltd.
Registered in England & Wales: 16178867
Registered office: 6 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB
Email: hello@careers4good.co.uk
Telephone: [Phone]

2. What data we collect

• Identity & contact data: name, email, phone, address, job title.

• Candidate data: CV/résumé, work history, qualifications, right‑to‑work information, references, salary expectations, interview notes, assessments.

• Client data: organisation details, contacts, billing information.

• Usage & technical data: IP address, device/browser, pages viewed, referral source, session data (via cookies/analytics).

• Marketing preferences: your choices about receiving updates.

• Special category data (only if necessary): e.g., health or diversity data you choose to share (processed with extra safeguards and only where lawful).

3. How we collect your data

• Directly from you (forms, CV uploads, calls, emails, events).

• From third parties (job boards, LinkedIn or other professional networks, referees, background‑check providers—where lawful).

• Automatically via our website (cookies, analytics). See Cookies below.

4. Why we use your data

We process data only where a lawful basis applies:

• Contract: to provide recruitment and related services to candidates and clients.

• Legitimate interests: to run and improve our services, keep records, prevent fraud/abuse, and market relevant services to business contacts.

• Consent: where you opt in (e.g., newsletters; certain cookies). You can withdraw consent at any time.

• Legal obligation: e.g., right‑to‑work checks, tax and accounting.

• Vital interests / public task: rarely, only where applicable.

5. What we do with your data

• Match candidates to vacancies and share shortlisted CVs with client employers (where you apply or would reasonably expect us to).

• Manage applications, arrange interviews, gather feedback, and provide guidance.

• Deliver and improve our website, products and services.

• Communicate with you about roles, services, events and insights (per your preferences).

• Maintain business records, comply with law, and protect our rights.

• We will not sell your personal data.

6. Sharing your data

We may share data with:

• Client employers (with candidate consent/expectation as part of applying).

• Service providers/Processors (hosting, ATS/CRM, email/SMS, analytics, background checks, payroll for contractors).

• Professional advisers (legal, accounting), regulators, law enforcement where required.

• Referees and third‑party assessment providers where relevant to a role.

All processors are bound by written contracts and must protect your data.

7. International transfers

If you are accessing our Services from outside of the United Kingdom, your information may be transferred to and stored in the United Kingdom or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

If we transfer data outside the UK, we’ll ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK Addendum to SCCs, adequacy regulations) and keep records of these measures. You can ask us for details.

8. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, or as required by law. Specific retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and our legal obligations.

We may retain minimal records to honour suppression/unsubscribe requests.

9. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data and receive a copy.

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Delete your data in certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restrict or object to processing (especially direct marketing).

• Data portability (for information you provided to us).

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is our basis).

To exercise these rights, contact hello@careers4good.co.uk. We may need to verify your identity.

10. Cookies & analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to run the site and understand performance.

• Essential cookies operate the site and cannot be switched off.

• Analytics/functional/marketing cookies run with your consent.
  
  

You can manage cookies via our Cookie Banner and your browser settings.

11. Marketing

We may send relevant updates to business contacts under legitimate interests and to individuals where consent or soft‑opt‑in applies.

You can opt out at any time via the unsubscribe link or by emailing us.

12. Job applicants & recruitment transparency

Before sharing your CV/profile with a client, we’ll tell you who the client is (unless there’s a legitimate confidentiality reason, in which case we’ll seek your consent before disclosure). Clients must handle your data in line with the UK GDPR; we encourage you to read their privacy notices too.

13. Special category data & equal opportunities

If we collect sensitive data (e.g., health, diversity) it will be:

• collected only where relevant and lawful,

• used for stated purposes (e.g., reasonable adjustments, anonymised reporting), and

• protected with additional safeguards.

You can choose not to provide this information.

14. Children’s data

Our services are aimed at adults and employers. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

15. Automated decision‑making

We do not make solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. If we introduce such tools, we’ll tell you and explain your rights.

16. Links to other websites

Our site may link to third‑party sites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies.

17. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We’ll post the new version here with an updated date.

18. Questions or complaints

If you have concerns, contact us at hello@careers4good.co.uk.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113