Privacy policy
Last updated: October 2026
1. Who we are
Gardening Careers (trading as gardeningcareers.co.uk) is a specialist recruitment platform for the UK's gardening, landscaping, horticulture and grounds maintenance industries. We are the data controller for the personal data you provide when using this platform.
2. The data we collect
- Account data — your name, email address and password.
- Candidate data — your profile, CV, employment history, qualifications and application preferences.
- Employer data — company details, contact information and job advert content.
- Usage data — pages visited and search activity, used to improve the platform.
3. How we use your data
We use your information to operate the recruitment marketplace: matching candidates with vacancies, processing applications, communicating about your account, and preventing misuse of the platform. We do not sell your personal data.
4. Sharing your data
Candidates' application and CV data is shared only with the employer you apply to. Employer contact details are visible to registered users as part of the recruitment process. We may disclose data where required by law.
5. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, port or delete your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page.
6. Data retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time. Application data is retained for the period necessary to manage recruitment and meet legal obligations.
7. Contact
For any privacy queries, contact hello@gardeningcareers.co.uk.
