Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Introduction
GradSignal ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data:
- Name and email address (when you register)
- Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
- Job search preferences and saved jobs
- Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used)
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and maintain our service
- To send job alert emails based on your saved searches
- To process subscription payments
- To improve our service
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract (providing our service), and (c) our legitimate interests (improving our service).
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Resend (email delivery)
- Vercel (hosting)
- Neon (database hosting)
6. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (via Settings > Delete Account)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all personal data is permanently removed within 30 days. Job listings older than 30 days are automatically archived.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We ask for your consent before using any non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
9. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@gradsignal.co.uk.