Privacy and data protection

CareerMapper GDPR Compliance Policy

Version 1.0
Effective Date: 15th June 2026

1. Introduction

CareerMapper is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users.

This policy explains how CareerMapper (ClientSlot.com) collects, stores, processes and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

CareerMapper acts as a Data Controller for candidate and employer account information.

2. Information We Collect

CareerMapper may collect and process:

Personal Information

Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Location
Date of birth, if supplied
Account credentials

Career Information

CVs and resumes
Employment history
Education history
Skills and certifications
Career goals
Job applications
Cover letters

Assessment Information

Career assessments
Work style assessments
Interview answers
Role test responses
Skills gap analyses
AI-generated career reports

Technical Information

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Login activity
Usage analytics

3. Purpose of Processing

CareerMapper processes personal data to:

Create and manage accounts
Analyse CVs and career profiles
Generate career recommendations
Match users with jobs
Deliver interview preparation tools
Provide AI-generated insights
Communicate with users
Improve platform functionality
Prevent fraud and abuse

4. Lawful Basis

CareerMapper relies on:

Contract

Processing required to deliver CareerMapper services.

Consent

Marketing emails.
Optional job alerts.
Certain AI features where consent is requested.

Legitimate Interests

Platform security.
Fraud prevention.
Service improvement.
Employer recruitment workflows.

5. AI Processing

CareerMapper uses artificial intelligence technologies to:

Analyse CVs
Generate career recommendations
Produce interview preparation materials
Create skills assessments
Generate career insights

AI-generated outputs are advisory only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for employment decisions. Users retain responsibility for reviewing all generated content.

6. Data Sharing

CareerMapper may share information with:

Hosting providers
Payment processors
Email delivery services
AI service providers
Analytics providers

Data is only shared where necessary for service delivery.

CareerMapper does not sell personal information.

7. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary.

Candidate Accounts

Retained until account deletion.

Career Profiles

Retained until account deletion.

Interview Reports

Retained for up to 24 months.

Assessment Results

Retained for up to 24 months.

Email Logs

Retained for 12 months.

Deleted Accounts

Permanently erased after a maximum of 30 days.

8. User Rights

Users have the right to:

Access personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent

Requests can be submitted through account settings or by contacting support.

9. Security Measures

CareerMapper implements:

Secure HTTPS encryption
Password hashing
Access controls
Database security controls
Regular software updates
Activity monitoring

10. International Transfers

Where third-party providers process data outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are implemented.

11. Data Breach Procedures

CareerMapper maintains procedures for identifying, investigating and reporting personal data breaches.

Where legally required, breaches will be reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

12. Contact Information

Data Protection Contact [email protected]

Users may also lodge complaints with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

13. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed regularly and updated when required.