Search
Header navigation

Privacy Policy – Pretirement.jobs

Effective Date: 2nd September, 2025

1. Who We Are

Pretirement.jobs (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a job site dedicated to supporting older workers. We are operated by BLAT Ltd, registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 14206584), with our registered office at London, EC2A 4NE.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with UK data protection law.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Identity & Contact Information: name, email address, telephone number, postal address, and (if you choose) your date of birth.
  • Job-Related Information: CV details, employment history, qualifications, skills, preferences, and job application history.
  • Usage Data: your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour when using our website.
  • Cookies & Tracking Data: information collected via cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and user experience.
  • Optional Sensitive Data: such as health information or trade union membership, if you choose to provide it when completing your CV or application.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in three main ways:

  • Directly from you when you register, upload a CV, apply for a job, or contact us.
  • Automatically when you browse or use our website, via cookies and analytics.
  • From third-party services where you have chosen to connect or apply via an external platform.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage your account.
  • Enable job applications and job alerts.
  • Share your CV and profile with recruiters and employers (only if you choose to).
  • Send you service communications and, if you have opted in, marketing updates.
  • Improve and personalise our services, including job recommendations.
  • Maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: to provide you with the services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: to improve our services, personalise your experience, and maintain security.
  • Consent: for optional activities such as marketing or sharing your profile.
  • Legal Obligation: where required by law.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Employers and recruiters when you apply for jobs or choose to make your profile searchable.
  • Service providers who support our operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email).
  • Regulators, law enforcement, or authorities where required by law.

Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep our website functioning properly.
  • Store your preferences.
  • Analyse traffic and improve performance.
  • Personalise job recommendations and adverts.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If you close your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data, except where retention is legally required.

9. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Restrict or object to how your data is used.
  • Request transfer of your data to another service.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Data Protection Officer: Ben Groves
  • Email: Ben@pretirement.jobs
  • Postal Address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, United Kingdom, EC2A 4NE

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