1. Who We Are
PackagingBrains is operated by Sanex Packaging Connections. We are the data controller for personal data collected through packagingbrains.com (the "Site"). This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Data We Collect
Job Seekers
- Name, email address, and password (for account creation)
- CV / resume files uploaded for job applications
- Application details including cover letters and contact information
- Saved jobs and application history
Employers
- Name, email address, and company information
- Job listing content and contact details
- Billing information (if applicable)
All Users
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site (analytics)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and operate the Site and its features
- To match job seekers with relevant job listings
- To share applications with employers you apply to
- To send transactional emails (application confirmations, password resets)
- To improve the Site through analytics and usage data
- To comply with legal obligations
We will not sell your personal data to third parties or use it for purposes beyond those listed above without your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: To provide the services you signed up for
- Legitimate interests: To operate and improve the Site, prevent fraud, and ensure security
- Consent: For marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)
- Legal obligation: Where required by law
5. Sharing Your Data
We share data only in the following circumstances:
- With employers: When you apply for a job, your application and CV are shared with the advertising employer
- Service providers: We use Supabase for data storage and authentication. These providers process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
- Legal requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our legal rights
6. Data Retention
- Account data is retained for as long as your account is active
- Job application data is retained for 2 years after the application date
- You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing of your data
- Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how the Site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted data storage and secure HTTPS connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes by email. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact & Complaints
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us via our contact page.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.