Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

At GetAnApprentice.co.uk, we are committed to upholding your privacy and handling your data with absolute transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and safeguard your personal information in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Local Storage & Client-Side Data Handling

GetAnApprentice.co.uk utilizes client-side HTML5 localStorage to store user state directly inside your device's web browser:

• Saved Shortlists: Vacancies you bookmark remain saved locally on your device.

• Site Customizations: Layout configurations and display preferences (e.g., Light or Dark mode) are stored locally.

This client-side data is never transmitted, synced, or sold to our central servers or third-party tracking networks. You maintain total control over this data through your browser settings.

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We maintain a strict minimal-cookie footprint. GetAnApprentice.co.uk does not deploy third-party cross-site advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or behavioral profiling scripts. Essential session tokens may be used strictly for technical performance, load balancing, and automated threat mitigation (such as anti-bot rate limiting).

3. Data Retention & Erasure

We adhere strictly to the principle of storage limitation. Search query strings and postcodes entered into search filters are processed dynamically in memory and are discarded immediately after results are returned.

4. Children & Young Persons' Data Protection

As an apprenticeship portal catering to early-career pathways, we take special care regarding young individuals accessing our platform. We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or store personal information from individuals under the age of 13. All features are designed to minimize data input requirements and do not require user account registration.

5. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

Under Article 22 of the UK GDPR, you have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing or profiling. GetAnApprentice.co.uk does not conduct automated profiling, credit scoring, or automated candidate screening. Search results are filtered strictly on a direct algorithmic match of the parameters you explicitly input.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You hold comprehensive legal rights under UK data protection law regarding how your data is handled:

• Right of Access (Subject Access Request): Request confirmation of what personal data we process about you.

• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Clear your saved bookmarks and site preferences instantly at any time by wiping your browser's local storage and cache.

• Right to Restrict Processing & Object: Choose not to submit specific search terms or postcode details in our search filters.

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate technical or contact records we hold.

7. Security Safeguards & International Transfers

All data in transit between your device and GetAnApprentice.co.uk is secured using TLS 1.3 encryption. We store and process data within secure data centers located inside the UK or EEA. In cases where third-party APIs process requests outside the UK, transfers are secured using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or International Data Transfer Addendums approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

8. Policy Updates

We review and update this Privacy Policy periodically to align with legal developments, API service adjustments, and technical updates. Any revisions will be published directly to this page with an updated timestamp.

9. Complaints & Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact our Data Protection Lead via email at contact@GetAnApprenticeship.co.uk. We acknowledge all formal privacy enquiries within 30 days.

If you feel that your data protection rights have not been adequately addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113 | Website: ico.org.uk