This Privacy Policy describes how Legal Spiel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal data of users of our Jobs Board (the “Service”) in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws of the Republic of Ireland and the European Union.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data directly from users and through automated means. This includes:

  • Employer Data: Name, contact details (email, phone number), company information, job posting details, and any other information provided during registration or when posting jobs.
  • Applicant Data: Name, contact details, CV/resume, cover letter, and any other information provided during registration or when applying for jobs.
  • Usage Data: Information about how users interact with the Service, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Providing the Service: To facilitate job postings and applications, manage accounts, and provide customer support.
  • Matching Employers and Applicants: To connect employers with suitable candidates.
  • Communication: To send notifications, updates, and marketing communications (with consent where required).
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal requests or preventing fraud.
  • Improving the Service: To analyze usage data and improve the functionality and user experience of the Service.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of a contract with users (e.g., providing the Service).
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the Service and preventing fraud (provided these interests are not overridden by the interests or fundamental rights of the data subject).
  • Consent: Processing based on users’ explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications).

4. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Employers: Applicant data will be shared with employers when you apply for a job.
  • Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in providing the Service (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or legal process.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Data Encryption: We use encryption to protect data both in transit and at rest.
  • Access Controls: We restrict access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.
  • Incident Response Plan: We have a plan in place to respond to any data security incidents.

6. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). If we do so, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

7. Children’s Data

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such data.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Service. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Applicant data is typically retained for three months after the application deadline.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Irish data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: To request access to your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Erasure: To request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions).
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: To request restriction of processing of your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: To object to the processing of your data.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw your consent to processing at any time.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact David at +353 83 396289

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website.

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