This policy explains what personal information Journey2UK collects, why we collect it and what we do with it. We have written it in plain English. We follow UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR.
We are the “controller” of your personal information. This means we decide how and why it is used. You can contact us at hello@journey2uk.com.
We collect your email address, the dates you sign in, the jobs and scholarships you save, and any deadline reminders you set. Your account has no password. We use one-time sign-in links instead.
We collect your email address and what you asked for, such as a job keyword or a place. We also record when we last emailed you.
We collect your name (if you give it), your email address, your company and job details, and anything else you tell us. If you email us, we keep the emails so we can reply and keep a record.
We collect basic information about visits, such as the pages you view, the website you came from, the type of device you use (phone, tablet or computer) and your rough country. We do not use this to find out your name.
Our web server and security service also record technical details, such as your IP address. We use these to keep the site safe and working properly.
The Journey2UK app for Android uses the same account and the same information as the website. This section covers what is different in the app.
You can use the app without an account. If you create one, we ask for your email address and email you a 6-digit code. There is no password. We store only a scrambled copy (a “hash”) of the code and of your sign-in token, and a code stops working after 10 minutes.
If you allow notifications, your phone is given a notification address by Google and by Expo, the service we use to send them. We store that address and your choices (new jobs, new scholarships and reminders). If you are signed in, the address is linked to your account so we can send your reminders. You can change your choices in the app (Account, then Notifications) or turn notifications off in your phone’s settings.
The app records which screens are used, what people search for, which jobs and scholarships are viewed, and whether Apply is tapped. This uses a random number the app makes for itself. It is not your name, your email address or your advertising ID, and it is not linked to your account. We use it to improve the app. You can switch it off at any time in the app (Account, then Share anonymous usage data). We delete it after 90 days.
If the app crashes, it sends a report to Sentry, a service that helps us find and fix problems. The report contains the error, the version of the app, and your phone model and Android version. It does not contain your email address, your account details or what you searched for.
The app shows adverts. Some come from Google AdMob, and some are sponsored adverts we place ourselves. Google may use your phone’s advertising ID and other information to show and measure adverts. Where the law requires it, the app asks for your consent before showing adverts that use this information. You can reset your advertising ID, or switch off personalised adverts, in your phone’s settings (Settings, then Google, then Ads). Our own sponsored adverts do not track you. We only count how many times each one is shown and tapped.
You can delete your account in the app (Account, then Delete my account) or on our website at journey2uk.com/delete-account. We then delete your account and everything linked to it.
We use your information:
Our legal reasons are: your consent (for example, when you sign up for alerts), providing the service you asked for, our legitimate interests (for example, keeping the site secure and improving it), and our legal duties.
A cookie is a small file that a website stores on your device. This is what we use:
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the sign-in cookie, you will not be able to stay signed in. To learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see Google’s partner sites page.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not give your email address to employers. We only share information with companies that help us run the site:
These companies can only use your information to provide their services. For Google advertising, Google’s own terms also apply. We may also share information if the law says we must, or to protect our rights.
Some of the companies above are based outside the UK, or handle data outside the UK. When this happens, we make sure there are proper protections in place, as UK law requires.
Under UK law, you have the right to:
You can delete your account yourself on your Account page. You can stop emails with the Unsubscribe link in any email. For anything else, email us at hello@journey2uk.com. We will reply within one month. There is no fee, unless a request is clearly unreasonable.
If you are unhappy with how we use your information, please tell us first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can do this at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or by phone on 0303 123 1113.
We use secure connections (HTTPS). Sign-in links work once and expire quickly. We store sign-in and session codes only in a scrambled form. No website can be 100% secure, but we work hard to protect your information.
Journey2UK is not meant for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from them. If you think a child has given us their information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Our site links to other websites, such as employers, universities and GOV.UK. We are not responsible for how they use your information. Please read their privacy policies.
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page. If the change is important, we will tell you on the website.
If you have a question about this policy, please email hello@journey2uk.com.