Last updated: 13 March 2026 · matchez.co
Matchez Limited operates matchez.co and acts as the data controller under UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
01 · Who We Are
Matchez Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales (No. 16863603).
Registered office:
Plainville Lodge
Plainville Lane
Wigginton
York YO32 2RG
United Kingdom
Questions about privacy:
privacy@matchez.co
02 · Scope
This notice applies when you:
- visit or browse matchez.co
- sign up to hear from us or join our early access list
- create a Matchez account as a candidate, employer, or recruiter
- interact with other people through the platform
03 · Data We Collect
We collect only the information needed to operate the Matchez platform.
Website visitors and newsletter subscribers
- Your name and email address
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, and device information
Candidates
- Your CV or résumé
- Email and password
- Profile information you choose to provide
- Messages sent within the platform
Your identity details are stored separately from your professional profile. Employers initially see only a pseudonymous profile unless you choose to reveal your identity.
Employers and recruiters
- Contact name
- Email address
- Company information
- Role or recruitment details
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as health information, race, religion, biometric identifiers, or government identification numbers.
04 · How We Use Your Data
We process personal data to:
- Operate and improve the Matchez platform
- Match candidates and employers
- Manage user accounts and communication
- Send updates or newsletters when you have subscribed
- Maintain platform security and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data.
05 · Legal Basis
Under UK and EU GDPR we process data on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – for newsletters or optional communications
- Contractual necessity – to provide the Matchez platform
- Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and secure our services
- Legal obligations – where required by law
06 · Privacy by Design
Matchez is built to reduce bias and protect candidate identity.
- Identity and profile data are stored separately
- Employers initially see pseudonymous profiles
- Personal details are shared only with your consent
- Access to personal data is controlled and logged
07 · Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers who help operate our platform (such as hosting or email services)
- Regulators or authorities where legally required
These providers act only on our instructions and cannot use your data for their own purposes.
Where data transfers outside the UK or EEA occur, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are used.
08 · Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter data until you unsubscribe
- Account data while your account remains active
- Inactive accounts may be deleted or anonymised after extended inactivity
- Security logs are retained for limited periods for monitoring purposes
You can request deletion of your account at any time.
09 · Your Rights
Under UK and EU GDPR you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Receive a portable copy of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
Requests can be sent to privacy@matchez.co.
10 · Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring.
No online system is completely risk-free, but we work to protect your information and respond promptly to any security issues.
11 · Cookies
Matchez currently uses only essential cookies required for the website to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
12 · Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle personal data, please contact us first at:
privacy@matchez.co
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, including the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
13 · Changes
We may update this notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Matchez Limited · Company No. 16863603 · privacy@matchez.co