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:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113