Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2025

Welcome to Yolks.uk (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Yolks.uk (the “Website”) and use our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. Who we are

Yolks.uk provides career transition support, job-seeking tools, and employer services to individuals and businesses. We are a data controller under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Email: contactyolks@gmail.com

2. What information we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Job Seekers: Name, email, phone number, CV, work history, skills, and preferences.
Employers & Recruiters: Name, email, company details, job postings.
Account Information: Username, password, profile data.
Payment Details: If applicable (processed securely via third-party payment providers).

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site.
Cookies & Tracking Data: We use cookies to improve your experience (see Section 7 – Cookies below).

2.3 Sensitive Data

We do not collect special category data (e.g., race, health, religion) unless explicitly required for specific employment purposes and with your consent.

3. How we use your information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

🔹 To provide our services – Job listings, employer connections, skill development.
🔹 To improve user experience – Personalised job matches and content.
🔹 To communicate with you – Service updates, job alerts, and customer support.
🔹 To comply with legal obligations – Fraud prevention, security, and compliance.

We process your data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:
✔️ Consent – When you sign up for our services.
✔️ Legitimate interest – Improving and securing our platform.
✔️ Contractual necessity – Providing services you’ve requested.
✔️ Legal compliance – Meeting regulatory requirements.

4. How we share your information

We do not sell or trade your data. However, we may share information in the following cases:

With Employers & Recruiters – If you apply for jobs or choose to be discoverable.
With Third-Party Service Providers – For website hosting, payments, analytics, and support (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe, email services).
With Legal Authorities – If required by law (fraud prevention, regulatory compliance).

5. How we protect your data

We take data protection seriously and have implemented technical and organisational measures to secure your information. This includes:

✔️ Encryption – Securing sensitive data (e.g., passwords, payment details).
✔️ Access Controls – Restricted access to personal data.
✔️ Regular Security Audits – Monitoring for vulnerabilities.

Despite our efforts, no online system is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.

6. Your rights under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

🔹 Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
🔹 Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
🔹 Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
🔹 Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
🔹 Right to Data Portability – Transfer your data to another service.
🔹 Right to Object – Stop us from using your data for certain purposes.
🔹 Right to Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent.

How to exercise your rights: Contact us at contactyolks@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

🔹 Necessary Cookies – Essential for website functionality.
🔹 Analytical Cookies – Track website usage to improve services.
🔹 Marketing Cookies – Help us show relevant job ads.

Managing Cookies: You can modify your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Data retention – how long we keep your data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill our services or legal obligations:

User Accounts: Retained until you delete your account.
Job Applications: Kept for up to 12 months unless deleted sooner.
Legal & Security Data: Retained as required by law.

Want your data deleted? Contact us at contactyolks@gmail.com.

9. Thirs-party links and services

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., job boards, training providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

10. International data transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK/EU (e.g., cloud storage, analytics), we ensure:

✔️ Adequate Protection – Only to countries with strong data protection laws.
✔️ Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) – Binding legal safeguards for data security.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the latest revision date.

Check back periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: