Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Commitment
Last Updated: January 19, 2025
Important: While we don't require registration or collect names/emails, our analytics and advertising partners collect technical data including IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing behavior. This data may be considered personal data under GDPR and CCPA.
Data Controller: Great CV Templates
Location: United Kingdom
Contact Form: Use our contact form
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
No Account Data
We don't collect names, emails, or require registration
No Account Required
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Transparent Analytics
We use analytics and advertising cookies to improve and personalize the service
What Information We Collect
1. Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:
- •Pages visited and time spent on pages
- •Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- •Browser type and operating system
- •General geographic location (country/city level)
- •Template downloads and searches
- •Referral sources (how you found us)
2. Advertising Data
We display ads through Google AdSense. This means:
- •Google and third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites
- •Advertising cookies enable Google and partners to serve ads based on your interests
- •You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
- •Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- •Language preference
- •Cookie consent choices
Analytics Cookies
- •Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat) - Help us understand usage patterns
- •These cookies expire after 2 years
Advertising Cookies
- •Google AdSense and partner cookies for personalized advertising
- •You can manage these through your Google Ads Settings
- •Learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect:
- • Pages viewed and interactions
- • Device and browser information
- • General geographic location
- • Referral sources
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to:
- • Show relevant ads based on your interests
- • Measure ad performance
- • Prevent fraud
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Where Ads Appear
Advertisements may be displayed on any page of our website, including but not limited to:
- • Homepage and main landing pages
- • CV template browsing and download pages
- • Article pages and resource sections
- • Career guide and tips pages
- • Industry-specific template pages
Advertisements are clearly distinguished from our website content and are labeled as "Advertisement," "Sponsored," or similar designations as required by advertising standards.
Opt-Out Options:
- • Google Ads Settings - Opt out of personalized advertising
- • AboutAds.info - Industry opt-out page
- • NAI Opt-Out - Network Advertising Initiative
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect information:
Technical Security
- • HTTPS encryption for all connections
- • Security headers where supported
- • Framework-level mitigations for common web risks
- • Regular maintenance and updates
Privacy Protection
- • No account or registration data storage
- • Direct file serving over HTTPS
- • Secure download links
- • Privacy-first design
Your Rights and Choices
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:
- • Cookie Control: Manage cookies through our cookie consent banner
- • Browser Settings: Disable cookies in your browser (may affect functionality)
- • Opt-Out of Ads: Use Google Ads Settings or browser extensions
- • Analytics Opt-Out: Install browser add-ons to block Google Analytics
For any privacy concerns, please use our contact form. We aim to respond within 30 days (or as required by law).
Data Retention
We retain data for the following periods:
- • Analytics Cookies: 2 years (Google Analytics default)
- • Advertising Cookies: Managed by third-party vendors (typically 90 days to 2 years)
- • Essential Cookies: Session-based or up to 1 year for preferences
After retention periods expire, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We maintain security measures and incident response procedures to help minimize breach risks.
Compliance & Governing Law
We strive to comply with major privacy regulations:
- • UK GDPR: Data protection for UK users
- • EU GDPR: Data protection for EU visitors
- • CCPA: Privacy rights for California residents
This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. For disputes, the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- • Contact Form: Contact Us
- • Location: United Kingdom
- • Jurisdiction: England & Wales