Privacy Policy

GradSharp is an independent editorial website providing graduate careers advice for the UK and Ireland. This policy explains what information may be collected when you use the site.

Information we collect

GradSharp may collect basic technical information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, approximate location derived from IP address, referring pages and time spent on the site. This helps us understand which articles are useful and whether the website is working properly.

Analytics

We may use privacy-conscious analytics or Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve the site. Analytics tools may use cookies or similar technologies to measure visits and page performance.

Newsletter signups

If you subscribe to GradSharp updates, we collect the email address you submit and use it to send article updates or related GradSharp notices. Newsletter form submissions may be processed through a third-party form service before reaching GradSharp.

You can unsubscribe or ask for your email address to be removed by contacting hello@gradsharp.com. We do not sell newsletter email addresses.

Advertising

GradSharp may apply to display advertising through Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. If ads are enabled, advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to show and measure ads, prevent fraud, and comply with their own policies.

Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this or other websites. Users can manage personalised advertising through their Google ad settings and browser privacy controls.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. They may be used for analytics, performance, security and advertising. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although some site features may not work as intended.

Email and contact information

If you contact GradSharp by email, we may use your email address and message only to reply to you. We do not sell personal contact details.

External links

GradSharp articles may link to employer websites, government pages, universities, job boards or other third-party sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Data retention

Basic analytics data may be retained according to the settings of the analytics provider. Newsletter and email correspondence may be retained where needed for ordinary communication and site administration.

Children

GradSharp is written for students, graduates and adult jobseekers. It is not directed at children under 13.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated as GradSharp grows, especially if analytics, advertising or newsletter features change. The latest version will be published on this page.

Contact

For privacy questions, contact hello@gradsharp.com.