Privacy Notice

 

Effective from: 15th April 2026

JobsInPolitics.co.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

JobsInPolitics.co.uk is a job board specialising in political, public affairs, policy, and government-related roles.

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal data.

Contact: contact@jobsinpolitics.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • CVs and employment history

  • Account login details

  • Job applications and cover letters

  • Employer/company information (if posting jobs)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and usage data

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and operate the website

  • Manage your account

  • Enable job applications and job postings

  • Communicate with you about your account or services

  • Improve our platform and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contract – to provide our services

  • Legitimate interests – to improve and operate the platform

  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws

  • Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Employers (when you apply for jobs)

  • Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Email Address]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: contact@jobsinpolitics.co.uk

End of Privacy Notice

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