Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how CVDeck (operated by Go Select Limited, Company No. 13398580, registered in England & Wales) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use cvdeck.co.uk.

1. Who We Are

Go Select Limited operates CVDeck as part of the WorkDeck suite of products. Our registered address is available on request. You can contact us at hello@cvdeck.co.uk.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following data:

  • CV data — name, contact details, employment history, education, skills, and any other information you enter into the CV builder. This data is processed in your browser and not stored on our servers unless you create a Pro account.
  • Account data — email address and payment information if you subscribe to Pro (payment handled by Stripe).
  • Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and device information, collected via Google Analytics 4.
  • Cookies — see our Cookie Policy for full details.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide the CV builder tool and associated services
  • To process payments and manage Pro subscriptions
  • To improve the website and understand how it is used
  • To display relevant advertising (Google AdSense)
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases: performance of a contract (Pro subscriptions), legitimate interests (analytics, site improvement), consent (cookies, advertising), and legal obligation (tax and accounting records).

5. Third Parties

We use the following third-party services:

  • Stripe — payment processing (Pro subscriptions)
  • Google Analytics 4 — usage analytics
  • Google AdSense — advertising on the free tier
  • IONOS — hosting infrastructure

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

6. Data Retention

Free tier CV data is not retained on our servers beyond your browser session. Pro account data is retained for as long as your account is active and for up to 7 years thereafter for legal and tax purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or erasure of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk)

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@cvdeck.co.uk.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of CVDeck constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related queries, contact us at hello@cvdeck.co.uk.