🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how CVBooster Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by users (“you”, “your”) when using our website www.cvbooster.co.uk and related services.

CVBooster Ltd is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We take your privacy seriously and handle all data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

2. Who We Are

CVBooster Ltd
Email: support@cvbooster.co.uk
Registered in England and Wales.

For data protection purposes, CVBooster Ltd is the Data Controller of the personal information collected through our services.

3. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Information you provide directly:
  - Uploaded CVs or résumés (including personal details such as name, contact information, education, and employment history)
  - Email address and any details provided when contacting us or signing up for updates
• Automatically collected information:
  - IP address and browser type
  - Device information and operating system
  - Website analytics data (e.g. usage statistics through cookies)

4. How We Use Your Information

• Analyse uploaded CVs using AI to provide automated feedback and improvement suggestions
• Improve our algorithms and user experience (using anonymised data)
• Communicate with you regarding your account or queries
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations

We do not use your personal data for unsolicited marketing or sell your data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

CVs and uploaded content are stored securely for a limited period necessary for processing and improving the service. Unless otherwise required by law, uploaded CVs are automatically deleted after processing is complete or after a defined period (normally within 30 days). You may request immediate deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).

6. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: When you voluntarily upload your CV or contact us.
• Legitimate interests: To improve and provide our AI-based CV analysis service.
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data, including:

• Encryption of data transfers (HTTPS/SSL)
• Restricted access to stored files
• Regular system monitoring and security updates

Despite these measures, no online transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and you provide data at your own risk.

8. Sharing Your Information

• Trusted service providers (e.g., cloud storage, AI processing providers) acting under strict data processing agreements.
• Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law.

We do not transfer personal data outside the UK without appropriate safeguards in place.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data
• Request correction of inaccuracies
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@cvbooster.co.uk.
We will respond to all valid requests within one calendar month.

10. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve site functionality and understand usage trends. For more information, see our Cookie Policy (link to be added once published).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “last updated” date changed accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or complaints regarding this policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

CVBooster Ltd
Email: support@cvbooster.co.uk

If you remain unsatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).