GDPR & Your Data Rights
CH3F is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy rights under UK GDPR.
Last updated: June 04, 2026
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a UK-based service, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction
Limit how we use your personal data
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object
Object to certain types of processing
How We Protect Your Data
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Secure Storage: Personal data is stored in secure, UK-based servers
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access personal data
- Regular Audits: We regularly review our security practices
- Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for our services
What Data We Collect
For Job Seekers:
- Name and contact details
- CV and employment history
- Job preferences and applications
For Employers:
- Company name and contact details
- Job postings and requirements
- Application management data
See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: To provide our job board services
- Consent: For marketing communications (where you've opted in)
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud
- Legal Obligation: To comply with UK employment law
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Active Accounts: While your account is active
- Job Applications: 12 months after application
- Deleted Accounts: 30 days after deletion request
- Legal Requirements: Longer if required by law
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days
Complaints
If you're not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with: