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Chatbot Terms and Conditions
Effective date: 14th January 2026
Operator: Local Government Association ("LGA", "we", "us", "our")
These Terms apply to your use of the LGA's job search chatbot ("Chatbot"). By using the Chatbot, you agree to these Terms and to the LGA Privacy Notice.
Purpose of the Chatbot
The Chatbot helps users identify job opportunities within local councils by asking questions about job preferences and location. It returns results based on the information you provide.
The Chatbot:
Information You Provide
To deliver relevant results, the Chatbot may ask for:
Your local authority area may be derived from your postcode.
Any information entered outside the Chatbot's structured job search questions (for example, unrelated free-text input) will not be retained by the LGA.
You should not provide sensitive or special category personal data.
How We Use Your Information
Personal data is used only to:
Processing is carried out in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, as described in the LGA Privacy Notice.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of:
You may withdraw consent at any time by stopping use of the Chatbot.
Data Sharing, Retention and Security
We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared with the LGA, our research partners and our website development partners who support the Chatbot, or where required by law.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary and protected using appropriate security measures, in line with the LGA Privacy Notice.
Your Rights
You have rights under UK GDPR, including the right to access, correct or delete your personal data, and to object to certain processing.
Further details on your rights and how to exercise them are available in the LGA Privacy Notice.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Chatbot lawfully and responsibly. We may restrict access if the Chatbot is misused.
Disclaimer
While we aim to provide accurate and helpful information, the LGA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or availability of any job listings. The results shared are suggestions based on your responses and the provided lists should not solely be relied upon to inform your job search.
Changes and Governing Law
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Chatbot indicates acceptance of any changes.
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.