General
Welcome to Careersparker! Embark on your path to career success with us. Before crafting your exceptional resume and cover letter with Careersparker, please take a moment to explore how we safeguard your personal data in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who Processes Your Personal Data?
Your personal data is processed by:
Ostudiolabs (Careersparker)
Registered with the UK Company House
Company number 08235024
Contact: gdpr@careersparker.com
What Data Do We Collect and Why?
1. Creating Your Documents
We process the personal data you provide through our platform (careersparker.com) and mobile app to create CVs, cover letters, and personal websites. This includes data necessary for our contractual obligations (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR).
2. Legal Compliance
As a United Kingdom company, we process your data to comply with legal obligations such as accounting and tax laws (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
3. Marketing
With your consent, we may use your data to send newsletters and marketing materials about our products and services (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). You can opt-out at any time via an unsubscribe link or by contacting us at gdpr@careersparker.com.
4. Service Improvement and Security
We analyze usage data to improve our services and ensure platform security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). This includes data such as login details, device information, and IP addresses.
5. Partner Sharing
With your consent, we may share your data with partner employers and recruitment agencies to offer job opportunities (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Data Retention
We retain your data until you close your account. Your data will remain accessible for 30 days post-closure in case you change your mind. If inactive for 5 years, your account and data will be deleted. Notification will be sent before deletion.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your data with third-party service providers for necessary functions such as IT services, payment processing, and marketing analytics. We ensure these providers adhere to high security standards. Some data transfers may occur outside the EU, but only to countries with adequate data protection measures or standard contractual clauses.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your data.
- Rectify inaccurate data.
- Request data deletion.
- Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw consent for data processing.
- Restrict data processing in certain cases.
- Data portability.
- To exercise these rights, contact us at gdpr@careersparker.com or at our postal address.
Children’s Privacy
At Careersparker, safeguarding the privacy of our younger users is paramount. We do not intentionally gather data from individuals under the age of 16. Should we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will act swiftly to erase it. Children under 16 are advised to use our services only with the explicit consent of a parent or guardian.
Data Protection Measures
Your privacy and data security are at the heart of what we do. We employ cutting-edge cybersecurity protocols to shield your information. However, it’s important to note that no online transmission or storage solution can be entirely infallible. While we strive for absolute security, we cannot offer an ironclad guarantee.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy may evolve over time. Whenever substantial updates occur, we will notify you via email or place an announcement on our platform, ensuring you stay informed.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies to elevate your experience, keeping you logged in, preserving your preferences, and analyzing how you interact with our site. You have the flexibility to adjust your cookie settings whenever you wish. Our cookies range from essential to performance-enhancing and marketing, sourced from trusted third-party providers like Google Analytics, Hotjar, and others.
For a comprehensive overview of our cookie practices and third-party partners, please refer to our complete cookie policy.
Contact Information
Data Protection Officer
Email: gdpr@careersparker.com
By using careersparker.com, you affirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy, including how your personal data is processed and your rights under the GDPR.