Privacy Policy

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Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to The Job Edit (“we,” “our,” “us”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when users access our video CV and recruitment platform (“Platform”).

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide

Job Seekers

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth
  • Employment history
  • Education details
  • Skills and qualifications
  • Resume/CV uploads
  • Video CV recordings
  • Profile photographs
  • Links to professional profiles/social networks

Employers / Recruiters

  • Company name
  • Business email
  • Billing information
  • Job postings
  • Recruitment preferences
  • Company video

B. Video and Audio Content

When users upload or record video CVs, we collect:

  • Video recordings
  • Audio recordings
  • Transcripts (if transcription services are used)
  • Thumbnail images
  • Metadata associated with uploaded content

We may process this content to:

  • Display candidate profiles
  • Improve platform functionality
  • Moderate harmful or inappropriate content
  • Enable search and matching features

C. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Usage analytics
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Log data

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and operate the Platform
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Enable employers to review candidate profiles
  • Match candidates with job opportunities
  • Improve user experience
  • Communicate platform updates
  • Detect fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or EEA, we process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent
  • Contract performance
  • Legitimate interests
  • Legal obligations

Where required, we obtain explicit consent before processing video content or sensitive personal data.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

  • Employers and recruiters using the Platform
  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, cloud storage, video processing)
  • Legal authorities where required by law
  • Business partners during mergers or acquisitions

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. Video CV Visibility

Users may control whether their video CV:

  • Is visible to employers
  • Remains private until shared

Employers are prohibited from downloading, redistributing, or misusing candidate content without authorisation.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Maintain accounts
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes

Users may request deletion of their accounts and uploaded content at any time.

7. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

Requests may be submitted to: hello@thejobedit.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain sessions
  • Analyse traffic
  • Improve performance
  • Personalise content

Users may control cookies through browser settings. See our Cookies Policy for more detail.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including:

  • Encryption
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring and security testing

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Secure hosting providers

11. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate with third-party providers including:

  • Video hosting services
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Analytics platforms
  • Payment processors

Their use of personal information is governed by their own privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: