Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Procare Recruitment Agency Ltd (herein referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK), and any other relevant EU legal acts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your data, as well as your rights regarding that data.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
- Name, address, email address, phone number, and date of birth.
- Professional Information:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), employment history, qualifications, skills, certifications, references, and information provided during the recruitment process.
- Payment Information:
- If applicable, payment details related to services rendered.
- Technical Data:
- IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, pages viewed, and the duration of visits to our website.
- Web Analytics:
- Information about how you interact with our website, enabling us to improve user experience.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)):
- Your explicit consent for processing specific data for designated purposes.
- Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)):
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take actionable steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., recruitment services).
- Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)):
- Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
- Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)):
- Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your rights and freedoms, such as improving our services and recruitment processes.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Recruitment Services:
- To assess and review applications and provide candidates with job opportunities, including sharing resumes with potential employers.
- Communication:
- To contact you with updates, newsletters, and information about new job opportunities or our services.
- Website Improvement:
- To analyze user behavior and enhance the functionality and user experience of our website.
- Compliance:
- To fulfill legal obligations, safeguard our rights, and protect clients, candidates, or others.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data in the following situations:
- With Employers:
- To facilitate job placements, sharing your information only with your consent.
- Service Providers:
- With third-party service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., IT services, payment processing), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance:
- If required by law or to comply with legal requests or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our agency and others.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. When we no longer need your information for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR, which states that data must be kept for no longer than necessary for its intended purpose.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have several rights under the GDPR:
- Right to Access (Article 15):
- You may request copies of your personal data and inquire about how we process it.
- Right to Rectification (Article 16):
- You have the right to ask us to correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Article 17):
- You can request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18):
- You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability (Article 20):
- You may request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions
- Right to Object (Article 21):
- You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, particularly regarding direct marketing.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22):
- You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing unless it is necessary for entering into a contract or authorized by law with adequate safeguards.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. We use encryption, pseudonymization, and secure storage solutions to safeguard your information, as required by Article 32 of the GDPR.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and tailor our website to meet your needs. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or via email. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. The date of the last revision will be noted at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at:
Procare Recruitment Agency Ltd
First Floor, Penrose 2,
Penrose Dock, Cork,
T23 YY09, Ireland
info@procarerecruitment.ie
+35314428891
