Privacy Policy

CumbrianJobs.com

Last updated: Janaury 2026

CumbrianJobs.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website.

1. Who We Are

CumbrianJobs.com is an online job listing platform connecting employers and jobseekers in Cumbria and surrounding areas.

For data protection purposes, we are the Data Controller.

Contact email: cumbrianjobs@gmail.com
Website: https://cumbrianjobs.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

a) Jobseekers

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• CVs, cover letters, and application information
• Any additional information you choose to provide when applying for a job
• IP address and basic usage data

b) Employers / Job Posters

We may collect:

• Name
• Business name
• Email address
• Job listing details
• Login and account information
• Communication history with us

c) Website Usage

We may collect limited technical data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Cookies (see section 10)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Allow jobseekers to apply for jobs
• Pass applications to employers when applying via CumbrianJobs.com
• Allow employers to manage job listings and applications
• Review, approve, and publish job listings
• Share approved job listings on our Facebook page and Cumbria Jobs Facebook groups
• Send weekly email newsletters featuring selected job listings
• Send job alerts and marketing emails to users who have opted in
• Communicate with users about their listings, applications, or enquiries
• Improve and maintain our website

4. Marketing Emails & Job Alerts

We only send marketing and promotional emails to users who have actively opted in.

You may opt in by:

• Signing up for job alerts
• Subscribing to our weekly jobs list
• Registering interest in specific jobs or job categories
• Completing a form that asks whether you would like to join our marketing list
• Checking a box that clearly states you agree to receive marketing emails from CumbrianJobs.com

If you opt in, you may receive emails including:

• Job alerts for similar roles
• Jobs in the same city, area, or location you applied for or showed interest in
• Weekly job listings
• General marketing emails related to CumbrianJobs.com
• Promotional emails featuring job opportunities

All marketing emails are sent in accordance with UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

5. Email Advertising & Partner Promotions

We offer email advertising services, allowing employers or businesses to promote job opportunities through our email newsletters.

• We do not sell, rent, or share user email addresses with employers or third-party businesses
• Advertisers do not receive access to your email address
• All promotional emails are sent by CumbrianJobs.com, not by third parties

Your email address may be used to send:

• Sponsored or boosted job listings
• Paid job advertisements
• Promotions from partner businesses of CumbrianJobs.com

These emails will only be sent if you have opted in to receive marketing emails.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

• Consent – where you have explicitly opted in (e.g. marketing emails)
• Contract – to provide our services
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our job platform
• Legal obligations – where required by law

7. Sharing Your Data

Applications

• If you apply for a job through CumbrianJobs.com, your application data is shared only with the employer who posted the job
• If you apply via a third-party website, your data is handled by that third party and subject to their own privacy policy

Third Parties

We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared with trusted service providers (such as email or hosting providers) only where necessary to operate the website.

8. Facebook & Social Media

Approved job listings may be shared on:

• Our Facebook page
• Cumbria Jobs Facebook groups

Only job listing information is shared. Personal applicant data is never posted publicly.

9. Data Retention

• Job applications are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary
• Employers are responsible for deleting applicant data once it is no longer required
• Job listings may be retained for record-keeping and analytics purposes

10. Cookies

CumbrianJobs.com may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality
• Understand how users interact with the site

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online system is completely secure.

12. Employer Responsibilities

Employers using CumbrianJobs.com must:

• Handle applicant data lawfully and securely
• Comply with UK GDPR and data protection laws
• Use applicant data only for recruitment purposes

CumbrianJobs.com is not responsible for how employers handle data once received.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

14. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests can be made by contacting us at [add contact email].

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Email: cumbrianjobs@gmail.com
Website: https://cumbrianjobs.com

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