Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Tarve ("we", "us", "our") operates the website tarve.co.uk and the Tarve application. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

For data protection enquiries, contact us at support@tarve.co.uk.

2. What data we collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Profile data: CV information, job preferences, and application history you provide.
• Usage data: how you interact with our platform, including pages viewed and features used.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
• Payment data: billing information processed securely through our payment provider (Stripe).

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and improve our job search, CV builder, and application tracking services.
• Process your subscription and payments.
• Send you service-related communications.
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent).
• Analyse usage patterns to improve our platform.
• Comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your data based on:

• Contract: to provide the services you have signed up for.
• Consent: for marketing communications and optional features.
• Legitimate interests: to improve our services and prevent fraud.
• Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws.

5. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, payment processing, email delivery). All providers are bound by data processing agreements.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, email support@tarve.co.uk.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details on the cookies we use and how to manage them.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@tarve.co.uk.