Last updated: December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Uplift Media Services trading as Jobyay (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website.

1. Who we are (Data Controller)

Controller: John Callaghan
Address: 114 Calico Crescent, Stalybridge, SK15 3FJ
Email: [email protected]

If you have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or privacy contact, add their details here.

2. What data we collect

2.1 Data you provide

Users (jobseekers/learners): name, email address, CV/resume data, application/enquiry content, and any other details you submit.
Advertisers: business contact details, billing details, company information, and Listing content.

2.2 Data collected automatically

IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, approximate location, and usage data (via cookies and similar technologies).

3. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

operate and improve the Website;
publish Listings and manage advertiser accounts;
send applications/enquiries to Advertisers (where you use those features);
respond to messages and support requests;
process payments and prevent fraud (Advertisers);
send service messages (for example, account notices or policy updates);
where permitted, send marketing communications (you can opt out at any time).

4. Lawful bases for processing (UK GDPR)

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Contract: where processing is necessary to provide the Website services you request (including advertiser services).
Legitimate interests: to run and improve our platform, prevent fraud, secure our services, and market to business customers where appropriate.
Consent: for certain cookies and where we ask you for permission (for example, some marketing in certain contexts).
Legal obligation: where we must comply with UK law (for example, tax and accounting requirements).

5. Applications and enquiries

If you apply for a job or enquire about a course, we may share your information with the relevant Advertiser. The Advertiser will process your personal data as an independent controller for their recruitment or enrolment purposes. You should review the Advertiser’s own privacy information where available.

6. Who we share data with

We may share personal data with:

Advertisers (when you apply or enquire);
Service providers who help us run the Website (for example hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing);
Professional advisers (for example lawyers, accountants) where necessary;
Authorities where required by law or to protect rights and safety.

We require service providers to protect your data and only use it for agreed purposes.

7. International transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK if our service providers operate internationally. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards (such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or UK addendum to EU SCCs, where applicable).

8. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:

to provide services and support;
to comply with legal obligations;
to resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Suggested placeholders:

User enquiries/applications: [e.g., 12 months] unless you request deletion earlier (subject to legal requirements).
Advertiser account and billing records: [e.g., 6 years] for tax/accounting compliance.

9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

access your personal data;
correct inaccurate data;
request deletion (in certain circumstances);
restrict or object to processing (in certain circumstances);
data portability (in certain circumstances);
withdraw consent where we rely on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, understand usage, and improve performance. Where required, we will ask for your consent for non-essential cookies.

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows when it was most recently changed.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].