Last updated: 10 October 2026

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At Beyond the CV, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect. That includes how we handle your personal information.

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Whether you're a military spouse sharing your experiences, an employer interested in supporting our work, a potential podcast guest or simply someone visiting our website, we want you to feel confident about how your information is used. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have under UK data protection law.

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1. Who We Are

Beyond the CV is a trading name of JB Property Law Limited Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. Beyond the CV is an initiative dedicated to supporting military spouses, partners and the wider Armed Forces community, particularly in relation to employment, career development, transferable skills and fair recruitment practices.

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Beyond the CV is currently working towards registration as a separate Community Interest Company (CIC).

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Until that registration and any associated changes in data protection responsibilities have been completed, Joanne Bowmer Limited is the data controller for personal information processed through Beyond the CV.

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Joanne Bowmer Limited is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for data protection purposes.

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Our contact details

• Organisation: Beyond the CV

• Legal entity: JB Property Law Limited

• Website: www.btcv.co.uk

• Email: hello@btcv.co.uk

• Registered office: Park View, 33 Main Road, Seaton, Cumbria, CA14 1HS

 

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal information, please contact us using the details above.

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2. What Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Beyond the CV, we may collect the following information: Information you provide directly

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• Your name and contact details, including your email address and telephone number.

• Information submitted through our website contact forms.

• Details about your employment history, qualifications, skills or career experiences where you choose to share them.

• Information about your connection to the Armed Forces community, where relevant and voluntarily provided.

• Information supplied when enquiring about our employer initiatives, Charter or community activities.

• Information provided when volunteering to participate in our podcast, blog, interviews or events.

• Your communication preferences and any correspondence you have with us.

 

Information collected through our website

 

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address.

• Browser type and device information.

• Pages visited and how you interact with our website.

• Cookie preferences and other website usage information.

 

Some of this information may be collected through Wix, our website platform, and any analytics or other tools enabled on the website. We do not intentionally collect more personal information than is reasonably necessary for the relevant activity.

 

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests for information.

• Communicate with members of the Armed Forces community, employers and other organisations.

• Provide information about Beyond the CV initiatives, activities and opportunities.

• Manage participation in our community projects, events and employer initiatives.

• Arrange interviews, podcast recordings and contributions to our blog.

• Publish stories, interviews or other contributions where the appropriate permission has been obtained.

• Send newsletters and updates where permitted by law.

• Improve our website, content and services.

• Maintain appropriate records and comply with legal obligations.

• Protect our website and systems against misuse or security threats.

 

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

 

4. Our Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Information

Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for using personal information. Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on the following:

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Consent

Where you have given us clear permission, such as subscribing to certain marketing communications or agreeing to the publication of your personal story, photograph or recorded interview. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

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Legitimate interests

Where processing is reasonably necessary for the operation and development of Beyond the CV, including responding to enquiries, maintaining community relationships, managing relevant activities and improving our website, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

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Contract

Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into an agreement or to fulfil an agreement with you.

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Legal obligation

Where we are required to process or retain information to comply with applicable law. The lawful basis applicable to your information will depend on the particular activity and purpose for which it is collected.

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5. Military Spouse and Partner Stories

One of the aims of Beyond the CV is to raise awareness of the experiences, challenges, achievements and transferable skills of military spouses and partners. We may invite individuals to share personal experiences for our website, blog, podcast, social media or community initiatives.

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Participation is voluntary.

Before publishing an identifiable personal story, interview, photograph or other contribution, we will explain the intended use and obtain appropriate permission. We recognise that some experiences may be sensitive or deeply personal. We ask contributors not to provide information about other individuals unless they have an appropriate basis for doing so. Where a contribution includes sensitive personal information, we will consider whether additional safeguards or explicit consent are required.

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You may contact us if you have concerns about information you have shared or would like us to review its continued publication. Where consent is the basis for publication, you may withdraw it. We will explain any limitations affecting content that has already been distributed, downloaded or shared by others.

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6. Beyond the Uniform Podcast

Beyond the Uniform is a podcast developed as part of the Beyond the CV initiative. Individuals who volunteer to participate may provide their name, contact information, biography, personal experiences and other information relevant to their interview. Where interviews are recorded, we may process audio recordings and, where applicable, video recordings and photographs. Before recording or publishing an episode, we will explain how the material is intended to be used and obtain appropriate agreement and permissions. Published episodes may be distributed through our website, social media and third-party podcast platforms. We may also use extracts from interviews for promotional purposes where this has been agreed with the participant. We will not knowingly publish confidential operational information or information that could compromise the safety or privacy of Armed Forces personnel or their families.

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Podcast participants should avoid disclosing sensitive operational details or confidential information relating to other individuals.

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7. Employers, Organisations and the Beyond the CV Charter

Beyond the CV works with employers and organisations interested in recognising transferable skills, improving recruitment practices and supporting military spouses and partners. Where an employer or organisation contacts us or participates in an initiative, we may collect professional contact information, organisation details and relevant correspondence.  We use this information to respond to enquiries, administer participation, provide relevant information and maintain appropriate records. Where organisations are publicly recognised as supporters or participants, we will establish the appropriate permissions before publishing their names, logos or identifiable representative details. We will not provide personal information about military spouses or partners to employers without an appropriate lawful basis and, where required, the individual's permission.

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8. Mailing Lists and Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates from Beyond the CV, we may use your name and email address to send information about our activities, events, blog posts, podcast episodes and relevant opportunities. We will only send electronic direct marketing where permitted under applicable law. Where consent is required, we will obtain it before sending those communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using an unsubscribe link, where provided, or by emailing hello@btcv.co.uk

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Unsubscribing from marketing will not necessarily prevent us from contacting you about an existing enquiry, agreement or other non-marketing matter where we have a lawful reason to do so.

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9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is hosted using Wix. Like many websites, it may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, maintain security, remember preferences and understand website usage. Some cookies are necessary for the operation of the website. Other cookies, including certain analytics or marketing cookies, may require your consent before they are placed on your device. Where required, we will provide appropriate cookie controls so that you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Further information about the cookies used on our website will be provided through our cookie notice or cookie settings, where applicable.

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10. Who We Share Personal Information With

We may share personal information with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary for the operation of Beyond the CV.

These may include:

• Wix, which provides our website platform and related services.

• Email and communication service providers.

• Website analytics providers, where enabled.

• Podcast recording, editing, hosting and distribution providers.

• Event or meeting platforms used for community activities.

• Professional advisers and administrative service providers where necessary.

• Regulatory authorities or other organisations where disclosure is required by law.

 

Service providers acting on our behalf are expected to handle personal information appropriately and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. We do not sell personal information or provide personal contact details to third parties for their independent marketing purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.

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11. International Data Transfers

Some of the technology providers we use may process or store personal information outside the United Kingdom. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer complies with UK data protection law. Depending on the destination and circumstances, these safeguards may include UK adequacy regulations, approved contractual safeguards or another lawful transfer mechanism. Further information about relevant international transfers and safeguards can be requested using the contact details in this policy.

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12. How Long We Keep Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including any applicable legal, regulatory or record-keeping requirements. Different types of information may be retained for different periods.

Our retention arrangements include:

• General enquiries and correspondence: 12 months

• Newsletter subscription records: Until you unsubscribe or the information is no longer required, subject to any limited records needed to respect your preferences.

• Employer and Charter participation records: 12 months

• Unpublished community stories and podcast submissions: 12 months

• Published content and associated permissions: For as long as the content remains in use, subject to periodic review and applicable legal requirements.

• Website analytics and cookie information: In accordance with the relevant settings and provider retention periods.

 

When personal information is no longer required, we will delete it, anonymise it or otherwise dispose of it securely.

 

13. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. These measures may include secure website services, access controls, password protection, appropriate staff access restrictions and the use of reputable technology providers. Access to personal information is limited to individuals who reasonably need it for the relevant activities of Beyond the CV.  Although we take appropriate precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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14. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the following rights, depending on the circumstances:

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Right to be informed

You have the right to understand how and why your personal information is used.

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Right of access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

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Right to rectification

You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

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Right to erasure

You may ask us to delete your personal information in certain circumstances.

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Right to restrict processing

You may ask us to limit the use of your personal information in certain circumstances.

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Right to data portability

In certain circumstances, you may request that information you provided to us be supplied in a portable format.

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Right to object

You may object to certain processing, including processing based on legitimate interests and processing for direct marketing.

Rights relating to automated decision-making

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You have rights in relation to certain solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not currently intend to use personal information for solely automated decisions of that nature. Where we rely on consent, you also have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. To exercise your rights, please email hello@btcv.co.uk.

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We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection law, normally within one month of receiving a valid request, subject to any lawful extension.

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15. Children's Personal Information

Beyond the CV primarily provides information and activities intended for adults. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children through our general website services. Where an activity involves a child or young person, we will consider appropriate safeguards, including parental or guardian involvement and permissions where necessary. We ask visitors not to submit personal information about children unless it is relevant, appropriate and lawful to do so.

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16. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, organisations, employers, charities, social media platforms and other resources.

These websites operate independently of Beyond the CV and may have their own privacy policies and data protection practices. We encourage visitors to review the privacy information provided by any external website they choose to visit.  We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

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17. Changes to Our Organisation

Beyond the CV is currently a trading name of JB Property Law Limited and is working towards separate registration as a Community Interest Company. If that registration is completed, we will review and update this Privacy Policy to reflect any changes to the legal entity responsible for personal information and any associated data processing arrangements. Where a change requires us to provide additional information or obtain consent, we will take appropriate steps to do so.

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18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, website, technology providers or legal requirements. The latest version will be published on www.btcv.co.uk with an updated revision date. Where changes materially affect how we use personal information, we will take appropriate steps to inform affected individuals.

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19. Complaints and Contacting the ICO

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can investigate and respond.

Email: hello@btcv.co.uk

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent data protection regulator.

Information Commissioner's Office

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

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You do not need to contact us before raising a complaint with the ICO.

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Beyond the CV

Real People. Real Potential. Real Impact.

www.btcv.co.uk