Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password (encrypted), and role.
• Profile Details: Job title, qualification, location, bio, and contact details.
• Media: Profile pictures or other files you upload.
• Communications: Messages, comments, or feedback.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and pages viewed.
• Job Data: CVs and cover letters that have been sent to businesses.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain Greigster.
• Personalize your experience.
• Allow posting, commenting, and profile interaction.
• Send administrative information, such as password resets.
• Monitor and analyze platform performance.
• Enforce terms, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Your consent, which is obtained when you accept our terms and privacy policy during registration.
• The performance of a contract.
• Legal obligations.
• Legitimate interests, such as platform security and user support.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and email delivery providers.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or court order.
• In Case of Business Transfer: If Greigster merges, sells, or transfers assets.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Save login sessions.
• Track usage trends, for example through analytics services.

You may disable cookies through your browser, although some platform features may not function properly as a result.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable law, such as GDPR or CCPA, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
• Delete your account and personal data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To make a request, contact us at contact@greigster.com.

7. Data Retention

• We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
• If you request deletion of your data, we will comply within 30 days unless legal obligations require us to retain certain records.

8. Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and secure server environments to protect your data. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

9. International Users

By using Greigster, you understand that your data may be transferred and stored in the United Kingdom and processed under UK law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Greigster is not intended for anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

12. Groups & Data Usage

Greigster processes group-related data to provide social and collaborative features on the platform.

Data Collected

When you participate in groups, we may collect and store:

• Group membership information.
• Posts and comments made within groups.
• Chat messages sent within groups.
• Resources uploaded or shared within groups.
• Timestamps and basic activity metadata.

Visibility & Access

• Public group content is visible to all Greigster users.
• Private group content is visible only to approved members of that group.
• Greigster administrators may access group content only where necessary for moderation, platform safety, legal compliance, or support.

Data Retention

• Group content is retained for as long as the group exists or as required for legal or operational purposes.
• If a group is deleted, associated content may be permanently removed, subject to backup and legal obligations.

User Control

• Group Admins can manage membership, posts, and resources within their group.
• Users may leave groups at any time, subject to admin or platform restrictions.
• Requests to delete personal data can be made in accordance with Greigster’s standard data rights process.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect group data but cannot guarantee absolute security of user-generated content.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, contact:
Email: contact@greigster.com