Privacy Policy - Graduate Career Lab (GCL)

Privacy Policy – Graduate Career Lab (GCL)
Effective Date: 17 July 2023Graduate Career Lab ("GCL", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.1. Who We Are
Graduate Career Lab
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Contact: [email protected]2. What Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:Name, email, phone numberEducation details and CVsJob preferences and application historyPlatform usage data (IP address, browser, etc.)Communications and feedback3. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your data when we have a lawful basis, including:Your consent
Fulfilling a contract (e.g. job application support)
Legal obligations
Our legitimate interests (e.g. improving services)4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:Support job searches and applications
Provide mentoring, coaching, and events
Match graduates with employers
Improve our services and platform
Send relevant updates (if you consent)5. Who We Share It With
We may share your data with:Employers and mentors (with your permission)
Service providers (under strict contracts)
Legal authorities (when required by law)We never sell your data.6. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:Standard Contractual Clauses
Transfers to countries with adequate protection7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your data as long as necessary:
Job application data: up to 2 years
Account data: while your account is active
Analytics: anonymized after 12 months
You can request deletion at any time.8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data
Restrict or object to processing
Transfer your data elsewhere
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to analyze traffic and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser or via our Cookie Policy.10. Data Security
We take steps to protect your data through:
Encryption
Secure storage
Access control
Staff training11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You’ll be notified of any significant changes.12. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to contact your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the ICO: www.ico.org.ukContact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
[email protected]