Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Career Path ('we,' 'our,' or 'us'), we respect your privacy and 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 careerpath.com (the 'Website') or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Complete contact or request forms
• Purchase products or services
• Participate in surveys or contests
• Engage with us on social media

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and payment information
• Professional information (job title, company, industry)
• Career history and goals

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Click patterns and interactions with the Website
• Date and time of access

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative information, such as updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send marketing communications about our products, services, and events
• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our Website and services
• Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities on our Website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly. These enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functionality Cookies: Allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed to deliver more relevant advertisements.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. You can:

• Delete cookies from your device
• Block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Disclosure

We may share your personal information with the following third parties:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf.
• Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
• Analytics and Advertising Partners: We may share aggregated or de-identified information with third-party analytics and advertising partners.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or government request.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information about you.
• Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
• Withdraw Consent: If we process your personal information based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the 'Contact Us' section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country. By using our Website or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated 'Last Updated' date, and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 395 245 5273
• Mail: Data Protection Officer, Career Path, 3 Vicky Throughway, New Shannonland, AB31 5ZD, United Kingdom