Privacy Notice for CSE Connect Limited

This privacy notice for CSE Connect Limited Company (doing business as CSE Connect) ("we", "us", or "our") describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our career services ("Services"), specifically when you:

• Visit and use our career page at https://www.careers-page.com/cse-connect.
• Apply for jobs through our platform or engage in recruitment-related activities.

Questions or concerns?

Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices regarding your personal data. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@cseconnect.ie.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our privacy notice, but for more details, refer to each section below:

• What personal information do we collect?
  We collect personal information such as your name, contact details, work history, and other data relevant to your job applications.
• Do we process any sensitive personal information?
  Yes, we may process sensitive information, such as certifications, health-related data, or work permits required by law or for specific roles.
• How do we process your information?
  We use your information to facilitate job applications, communicate with potential employers, improve our Services, and comply with legal obligations.
• What are your rights?
  You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, as well as other rights under the GDPR.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily when you apply for a job or use our career page.

Personal Information You Provide

• Name
• Contact details (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• CV/Resume details (work history, education, qualifications, certifications)
• Job preferences (desired roles, availability, location preferences)
• References and work permits (where applicable)
• Sensitive Information: We may collect sensitive information (e.g., health information or immigration status) where necessary for the specific job role you are applying for, but only with your consent or as permitted by law.

Information Automatically Collected

When you access our career site, we automatically collect certain information, such as:

• IP Address
• Browser and device details
• Usage data (pages visited, actions taken on our site)

We collect this information to maintain the security of our website and for internal analytics purposes.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you engage with our Services:

• To facilitate job applications: Your data is used to connect you with potential employers and match you to available roles based on your qualifications.
• To communicate with you: We use your contact details to send you updates about your application status, new job opportunities, or important notifications.
• To comply with legal obligations: In some cases, we may be required by law to process your data, such as to verify your right to work or fulfill regulatory requirements.
• To improve our Services: We analyze data to enhance the performance and usability of our career site.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we only process your personal information when we have a valid legal reason to do so, such as:

• Consent: You give us explicit consent when you provide your information for job applications.
• Performance of a contract: We process your data to fulfill our obligations to help you apply for jobs or to connect you with employers.
• Legitimate interests: We process your data to improve our Services and for the security of our platform.
• Legal obligations: We may be required to process your data to comply with local laws (e.g., verifying work permits or compliance with employment law).

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With employers: Your application data will be shared with employers for job opportunities you apply to.
• With service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website or assist with recruitment services (e.g., cloud storage providers or applicant tracking systems).
• Legal and regulatory requirements: We may share your information to comply with applicable laws, such as in response to legal requests or to meet immigration or employment law requirements.

5. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, theft, or misuse. This includes encryption, secure storage, and access controls.

However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law. This includes:

• For unsuccessful applications, we will retain your data for a maximum of 12 months unless you request its deletion earlier.
• If hired, we may retain your data for the duration of your employment and for legal or regulatory purposes afterward.

After the retention period, your data will either be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

Under GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
• Right to erasure (Right to be forgotten): 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: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cseconnect.ie. We will respond to your request in accordance with GDPR requirements.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (for example, to a third-party service provider), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information, such as standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience on our career site. For more information on how we use cookies, and how you can manage your preferences, please review our Cookie Policy.

10. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

11. HOW CAN YOU EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS?

You can exercise your rights under GDPR by contacting us at info@cseconnect.ie. We will consider and respond to your request in line with GDPR requirements.

12. UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE

We may update this privacy notice periodically. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our career site. Please check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy notice, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

CSE Connect Limited
Email: info@cseconnect.ie
Address: The Reeks Gateway, Killarney, Kerry V93 PPA0, Ireland
Phone: +353 862006960

This privacy notice is effective as of 02/10/2024.