Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Purpose Recruitment
57 Avonmore View, Rathdrum,
Co. Wicklow, A67 KR44
info@purposerecruitment.ie

We act as a data controller when handling your personal information.

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect the following information when you visit our website or engage with our services:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number
• Candidate information: CV, employment history, education, skills, references, right-to-work status
• Employer information: company name, contact person, job role requirements
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, usage data via cookies
• Communications: any messages or enquiries submitted through our website or email

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Match candidates with appropriate job opportunities
• Facilitate the recruitment process
• Respond to enquiries or requests
• Communicate relevant job alerts, updates and services
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We will only process your data where we have a legal basis to do so (e.g. consent, legitimate interest, contractual necessity or legal requirement).

4. Who we share your data with

We may share your personal data with:

• Employers and hiring managers (only with your consent)
• Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email platforms)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

We never sell your data to third parties.

5. Data retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting or reporting requirements. If you wish for us to delete your data, you may contact us at any time.

6. Your rights under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. the Data Protection Commission in Ireland)

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@purposerecruitment.ie.

7. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period of time).

How we use cookies

• Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or setting your cookie preferences.
• Performance cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Functionality cookies: enable the website to remember choices you make (like your region or language) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
• Marketing cookies (if applicable): may be used to deliver relevant ads or measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

Third-party cookies

We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies on our website for analytics or advertising purposes. These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie management practices. Examples may include Google Analytics, Meta Pixel (Facebook) and LinkedIn Insights.

Your cookie choices

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience and the functionality of the website. Where we use non-essential cookies, you will be given the option to accept or reject them.

9. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: info@purposerecruitment.ie
Address: 57 Avonmore View, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 KR44