Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 October 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The HR World (Job Board) Ltd, trading as The Talent World (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website thetalentworld.co.uk (the “Site”), which is powered by JBoard.io.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

The HR World (Job Board) Ltd

Trading name: The Talent World

Registered in England and Wales

Company number: 16633683

Registered office: Suite 2 Westbury Court, Church Road, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, England, BS9 3EF

We act as the Data Controller for personal data you provide when using our Site.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

Register for an account or create a profile
Apply for jobs through our platform
Subscribe to job alerts or newsletters
Contact us via forms, email, or social media
Interact with the website (including cookies and analytics)

We may also collect limited information automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour on our Site.

3. What Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Identity and contact data: name, email address, phone number
Employment information: CV/resume, job title, work experience, education, skills
Account data: login credentials, preferences, saved searches
Technical data: IP address, browser information, device type
Usage data: pages visited, time spent, interactions on the Site
Marketing preferences: your choices for receiving communications

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16 years old.

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data to:

Provide access to our job board and related services
Match you with suitable job opportunities
Enable employers/recruiters to view your applications
Send job alerts, newsletters, or relevant marketing (if you’ve opted in)
Improve our website and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

All processing is based on lawful grounds under Article 6 of UK GDPR, including consent, contract, and legitimate interests.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

Employers and recruiters when you apply for a job or make your profile searchable
JBoard.io, our platform provider, who hosts and processes data securely on our behalf
Service providers assisting with IT, analytics, email, or marketing support
Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your information and process it only under our instruction.

6. International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the UK and European Economic Area (EEA).

If any transfer occurs outside the UK/EEA (for example, by JBoard.io), it will be subject to appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure adequate data protection.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Inactive user accounts or data may be deleted after 24 months of inactivity, unless you request otherwise.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you
Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure – request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction – limit how your data is used
Data portability – request transfer to another controller
Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
Withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent

You can exercise your rights at any time by contacting us.

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

9. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, personalise content, and analyse traffic.

This includes Google Analytics 4, which collects anonymised usage data to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

10. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure hosting via JBoard.io, and restricted access.

However, please note that no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., employer websites).

We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies before providing personal data.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date noted at the top.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer

The HR World (Job Board) Ltd

Trading as The Talent World

Suite 2 Westbury Court, Church Road, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, England, BS9 3EF