Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

CareerMetrics is operated by a company registered in England, based in London. For any data protection queries, contact us at privacy@careermetrics.co.uk.

2. What data we collect

We collect minimal data to provide our service:

• Email address — provided voluntarily when you sign up for our premium beta programme.
• Local storage data — stored in your browser (not on our servers) including your theme preference, premium status, and any saved career profiles.

We do not collect analytics data, use tracking pixels, or deploy cookies of any kind.

3. How we use your data

• To provide and improve the CareerMetrics service.
• To communicate with you about your premium access and product updates (if you have provided your email).
• To remember your preferences and saved profiles locally in your browser.

4. Lawful basis for processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent — for collecting and processing your email address when you sign up for our premium beta.
• Legitimate interest — for storing preferences and career profiles in your browser's localStorage to provide a functional service.

5. Sharing your data

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

6. Cookies and local storage

We do not use cookies or tracking pixels. We use your browser's localStorage to store:

• Theme preference (light/dark mode)
• Premium status and associated email
• Saved career profile data

This data remains entirely in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.

7. Salary and career data

The salary data displayed on CareerMetrics is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which is publicly available government data published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This data is Crown Copyright.

8. Data retention and deletion

Email addresses provided for our premium beta are retained until you request removal. localStorage data is retained in your browser until you clear it manually.

To request deletion of your email from our records, contact privacy@careermetrics.co.uk. We will process your request within 30 days.

9. Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data.
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for email communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact privacy@careermetrics.co.uk.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

10. Children

CareerMetrics is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

privacy@careermetrics.co.uk