Privacy Policy
UK GDPR & Data Protection Compliance Statement
Privacy Policy & Data Protection Statement
Accounts Jobs is committed to protecting the privacy of job seekers, employers, and visitors across the UK. This Privacy Policy details how we handle your personal data in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).
1. Who We Are & Data Controller Details
Accounts Jobs (accountsjobs.co.uk) acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected across our services.
Operating Platform: Accounts Jobs (accountsjobs.co.uk)
Registered Address: 128 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX
Data Protection Contact: info [at] accountsjobs.co.uk
2. Personal Data We Collect
We process candidate contact details, search preferences, email alert subscriptions, CV files, account credentials, and system audit logs.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Under UK GDPR
We process data under UK GDPR Article 6 principles of Consent (job alerts and talent pool sharing), Contract (account and application services), Legitimate Interests (fraud prevention and search optimization), and Legal Obligations.
4. How We Use Your Data
Data is used to provide job matching, route job applications, transmit subscribed alerts, and connect candidates with verified hiring employers.
5. CV & Talent Pool Sharing
Uploaded CVs are shared exclusively with verified UK employers and recruitment consultancies. Candidates maintain full control and can delete their CV at any time.
6. Cookies & Privacy-First Analytics
We operate a privacy-first platform and do not use non-essential advertising or tracking cookies. Our site analytics (Matomo) operate in privacy-friendly cookieless mode without storing persistent identifiers on your device. Only strictly necessary session security tokens (such as anti-forgery protection and authentication cookies) are utilized to enable site functionality.
7. Third-Party Service Providers
We work with compliant cloud hosting, email dispatchers (Resend), and search index providers bound by strict UK GDPR agreements.
8. Data Retention Policy
Accounts and CVs remain active until requested for deletion or after 24 months of total inactivity. Job alerts can be cancelled at any time via the one-click unsubscribe link.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have full rights of Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, and Consent Withdrawal. Contact us at info [at] accountsjobs.co.uk.
10. Data Security & Storage
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest with strict access control and firewall protection.
11. International Transfers
Data is stored and processed in compliance with UK International Data Transfer Addendum standards.
12. Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding your privacy, data protection, or platform services, please contact our Data Protection Team:
Platform: Accounts Jobs (accountsjobs.co.uk)
Email: info [at] accountsjobs.co.uk
Address: 128 City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX