Last Updated March 2021
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Platform, and the owner and provider of this Platform. Progression CV takes your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy applies to your use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Platform.
Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Definitions and Interpretation
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used.
this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
The singular includes the plural and vice versa;
References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
“including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”; Reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
Reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.
Scope of the policy
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Progression CV and Users with respect to this Platform. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Platform including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Progression CV is the “data controller”. This means that Progression CV determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Collected Data
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
Name;
Contact information, such as email address;
Academic institution details, including University name, course studied, year of graduation;
Chosen career path or field of vacancies applied for; In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
We will collect and store all data necessary for the effective operation of our business, including information that the User chooses to provide on their CV. This data will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
How we collect Data
We collect Data in the following ways:
Data is given to us by you; and
Data is collected automatically.
Data that is given to us by you
Progression CV will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
When you contact us through our app, website, via email, or any other form of communication;
When you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services;
In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data that is collected automatically
To the extent that you access the Platform, we may collect your Data automatically. This includes any information that helps us to make improvements to the Platform, its content and navigation, and includes the date, times and frequency with which you access the Platform and the way you use and Interact with its content.
Our use of Data
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Platform. Specifically, Data may be used for the following reasons:
Internal record keeping;
Improvement of our products/services and expansion of our business;
Transmission by email of marketing materials that may be if interest to you;
Contact for market research purposes which may be done using email telephone, fax or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the Platform;
In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
We may use your Data for the above purposes if such use is necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see “Your rights” section below).
For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we will need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft-opt-in:
Soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under “soft opt-in” consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out.
For other types of e-marketing, you must explicitly consent; that is, you need to take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box provided by us.
If you are not satisfied about our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the “Your rights” section.
When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.
Who we share Data with
We may share your Data the following groups of people for the following reasons:
Our employees, agents and/or professional advisors, to allow us to contact users and carry out other necessary business practices;
In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Progression CV uses a number of Google Analytics for Firebase features and services. By signing up to the Platform, you agree to the use of these features and services. If you wish to opt-out of these features, you are required to email us at contact@progressioncv.com to alert us of this. We will then, within a reasonable time, cease to utilise these features and services in relation to your information and account.
The Google Analytics for Firebase services that we currently use are:
Cloud Functions for Firebase – collects the User’s IP address for event-handling and HTTP function.
Firebase Authentication – can collect the User’s password, email address, phone number, user agent and IP address for authentication purposes.
Firebase Cloud Messaging – collects Instance IDs to determine which device to send a message to.
Firebase Crashlytics – The latest version collects the User’s installation UUID and IP address, older versions collect other types of data.
Firebase Hosting – collects IP addresses for security and diagnostic purposes.
Firebase Performance Monitoring – collects the User’s instance ID and IP address to monitor resource access and map performance events.
Firebase Predictions – Collects instance IDs to help predict customer-specified events.
Firebase Remote Config – Collects instance IDs for saving user-specific settings.
Google Analytics for Firebase – can collect the User’s mobile ad ID, IDfV ID (iOS) or Android ID, instance ID, and Analytics app instance ID for analytics purposes.
Keeping Data secure
We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
Access to your account is controlled by a password and a username that is unique to you.
We store your Data on secure servers.
Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contact us via the “Contact Us” feature on our Platform, or at contact@progressioncv.com.
If you require detailed information about protecting your information and your devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. This is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.
Data retention
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
We retain the right to keep your Data to the extent required by law or where this persists on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.
Your rights
You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is excessive. Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
Right to correct – the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
Right to restrict our use of your Data – the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
Right to object – the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.
To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via email: contact@progressioncv.com.
If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.
It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.
Links to other platforms and/or sites
This Platform may, from time to time, provide links to other sites. We have no control over such sites and are not responsible for the content of these sites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
Changes of business ownership and control
Progression CV may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Progression CV. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, he permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was not originally supplied to us.
We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.
General
You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provisions) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Changes to this privacy policy
Progression CV reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. You will be updated immediately on any changes to this policy, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Platform following the alterations.
If you have any queries or issues, you may contact Progression CV at contact@progressioncv.com.