GradWorx ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our platform connecting graduates with employers.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined here.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information You Provide
When you register for an account, apply for roles, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- University, degree, and graduation year
- CV, cover letters, and portfolio links
- Employment preferences and career interests
- Profile photos and biographical information
- Login credentials and account settings
Information from Employers
Employer accounts may provide:
- Company name, registration number, and contact details
- Billing and payment information
- Job listing details and hiring criteria
- Authorised representative information
Automatically Collected Information
When you interact with our platform, we automatically collect:
- Device type, browser type, and operating system
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Referring URLs and search terms
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your account on our platform
- To match graduates with relevant job opportunities
- To facilitate communication between graduates and employers
- To process applications, interviews, and hiring workflows
- To send you relevant job alerts, updates, and newsletters
- To improve our platform, features, and user experience
- To analyse usage trends and generate aggregated insights
- To prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and ensure platform security
- To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Employers
When you apply for a role or opt in to be discovered, your profile information (name, education, CV, and relevant details) will be shared with the prospective employer.
With Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party providers who assist us with hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, and customer support. These providers only access your data as needed to perform their services and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of GradWorx, our users, or the public.
COOKIES & TRACKING
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and understand how our platform is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies -required for the platform to function correctly
- Analytics cookies -help us understand usage patterns and improve our services
- Marketing cookies -used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.
Anonymised and aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytics and research purposes.
DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access -request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification -request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure -request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction -request that we limit how we use your data
- Portability -request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection -object to the processing of your data for certain purposes
- Withdraw consent -withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at connect@gradworx.io. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through our platform. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: