Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st Feb 2025 Last Updated: 21st Aug 2025
1. Introduction
Truck-Drivers.co.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services.
2. Data Controller
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For users interacting with the Truck-Drivers.co.uk website, the Data Controller is:
Truck-Drivers.co.uk
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When you apply for a job, your personal data will also be shared with the Employer (the recruiter posting the job). In that case, the Employer becomes an independent data controller and is responsible for how they handle your personal data. You should always review the Employer’s own privacy policy before submitting an application. You must check the box indicating you have read the privacy policy or accept it as is.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Account & Application Data: Name, contact details (email, phone), job preferences, CV content, and application messages.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies.
- Employer Data: Contact details and job listing information from recruiters.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you actively apply for a job.
- Contract – to deliver our services (e.g., processing your job posting).
- Legitimate Interests – to improve our website and protect platform security.
- Legal Obligation – where we are required to keep records.
5. How We Use Your Information
- To allow Drivers to apply to jobs and Employers to receive applications.
- To manage your account and process transactions.
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
6. Sharing Your Data
- With Employers (Recruiters): If you apply for a job, your data (application details, CV, contact information) will be shared directly with the Employer who posted that job.
- Service Providers: IT hosting, email, payment processors under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: Where required by law.
We do not sell your data to third parties.
7. Data Retention
- Application data shared with Employers is controlled by them under their own data policies.
- We retain minimal application metadata (date, job ID, confirmation status) for 12 months for audit and fraud-prevention purposes.
- You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
8. Security
We use encryption, access controls, and secure hosting to minimise risks of unauthorised access. However, no online platform can provide an absolute guarantee of security.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify incorrect or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing of your data.
- Data portability (receive a copy in a portable format).
- Withdraw consent at any time (for consent‑based processing).
To exercise your rights, contact us.
10. Employer Responsibilities
Employers posting jobs must provide a valid Privacy Policy URL in their job post. This is shown to applicants before they submit an application, ensuring transparency. Employers are fully responsible for compliance with GDPR regarding applicant data they receive.
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These may include:
- Necessary cookies – required for the site to function properly (e.g. login sessions, language preferences).
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve performance and content.
- Functional cookies – allow us to remember your settings and preferences for a more personalized experience.
- Advertising cookies – may be used (if applicable) to display relevant job ads or marketing content.
You can control or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website.
12. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be highlighted with a new effective date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance.