Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Skills, experience, location, and work preferences (job seekers); company name, website, and description (employers)
• Job Data: Job postings, saved jobs, and application history
• Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms

We also automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• IP address and general location (country/city level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process job applications and facilitate connections between job seekers and employers
• Send you job alerts and relevant notifications (with your consent)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
• Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving our platform, preventing fraud
• Consent: Sending marketing communications and job alerts
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable laws

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With Employers: When you apply for jobs, your application information is shared with the relevant employer
• Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Specifically:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Job postings: 12 months after posting date
• Application data: 6 months after application
• Analytics data: 26 months

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@neurohirenetwork.com

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure security

We may use analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how you use our site. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us: