Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to SponsorshipJobs ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information about you when you use our website at sponsorshipjobs.io (the "Service").

SponsorshipJobs is operated by Sponsored Jobs Ltd, registered in England and Wales (Companies House). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, and password.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Service, including pages visited, search queries, and features used.
• Payment Information: When you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card details.
• Communications: If you contact us via the contact form or email, we retain those communications to help us respond to your enquiry.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve the Service. See Section 7 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process subscription payments
• Send you service-related emails (account confirmation, password reset)
• Send you promotional emails about new features or offers (you can opt out at any time)
• Respond to your support enquiries
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU)

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract: To fulfil our obligations to you as a subscriber or user.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our Service, prevent fraud, and communicate with you.
• Consent: For marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with the law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Service (e.g., Supabase for authentication/database, Stripe for payments, hosting providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: Where required by law, regulation, or court order.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Service to function (e.g., authentication session).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
• Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sponsorshipjobs.io. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.