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Privacy Policy
GradSponsor respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Your name and email address when you create an account or contact us
- Login and authentication details
- Subscription and payment status
- Saved jobs and account preferences
- Website usage information, such as page visits and interactions
- Technical information such as browser type, device type, and IP address
We do not store your full card details. Payments are processed securely by our payment provider.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your GradSponsor account
- Provide access to job listings and saved jobs
- Manage subscriptions and payment access
- Improve the website and user experience
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Monitor website performance and security
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract with you
- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving GradSponsor
- Compliance with legal obligations
Payments
Subscription payments are handled by a secure third-party payment provider. We may receive limited payment-related information, such as payment status, subscription plan, and renewal date, but we do not store your full payment card details.
Job Listings
GradSponsor displays job listings collected from third-party sources. If you click an external apply link, you will leave GradSponsor and visit another website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate the website, such as:
- Authentication and database providers
- Payment processors
- Hosting providers
- Analytics and performance tools
These providers are only allowed to process your information for the services they provide to us.
Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, analyse website usage, and improve performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, meet legal requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms.
You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request a copy of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children's Privacy
GradSponsor is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at: