🔐 Privacy Policy

SecurityCareers.ie

Last updated: 20/12/2025


1. Introduction

SecurityCareers.ie (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Platform”) is an online careers platform and job marketplace connecting Employers and Candidates within the security industry.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you use our website and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.


2. Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR, SecurityCareers.ie is the data controller for personal data processed through the Platform.

Once an Employer lawfully accesses or downloads Candidate data (such as a CV or application details), that Employer becomes an independent data controller for that data.


3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide

Depending on your role (Employer or Candidate), we may collect:

Candidates

  • Name, email address, username
  • CV / resume content
  • Employment history, qualifications, and certifications
  • Application history
  • Profile details and preferences

Employers

  • Company name and business details
  • Contact information
  • Job listings and vacancy details
  • Application management data

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Login timestamps
  • Browser and device information
  • Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools, where enabled)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Operating and maintaining the Platform
  • Creating and managing user accounts
  • Facilitating job applications and recruitment processes
  • Allowing Employers to review applications and CVs
  • Communicating with users regarding Platform activity
  • Improving Platform functionality and security
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Who Can Access Your Data

Personal data may be accessed by:

  • Platform administrators (for operational and support purposes)
  • Employers, when Candidates apply for jobs or make profiles visible
  • Service providers (hosting, email delivery, payment processors where applicable)

We do not sell personal data.


6. Employer Access & Responsibility (IMPORTANT)

When a Candidate applies for a job or allows CV visibility:

  • Employers may view, store, or download CVs and application data
  • Employers may contact Candidates directly
  • Employers process this data independently of SecurityCareers.ie

SecurityCareers.ie is not responsible for how Employers store, retain, or use Candidate data after access.

Candidates are advised to apply only to job listings and Employers they trust.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for Platform operation or legal purposes.

  • Account data is retained until account deletion
  • Job applications are retained for operational records
  • Users may request deletion at any time
  • Employers may retain downloaded CVs independently in accordance with their own retention policies

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

Requests can be sent to:
📧 support@securitycareers.ie


9. Cookies

SecurityCareers.ie uses cookies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Improve site performance
  • Enable core WordPress and plugin functionality

Where required, cookie consent is provided via a cookie banner or settings panel.


10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure hosting environment
  • Access controls
  • HTTPS encryption
  • Role-based permissions

No online system is 100% secure, and users acknowledge this risk.


11. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email delivery services (SMTP or API-based)
  • Payment processors (where paid features are enabled)
  • Analytics tools (where enabled)

These providers process data under contractual and legal safeguards.


12. International Access

Our Platform may be accessed from outside Ireland.

Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local data protection and employment laws in their jurisdiction.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

📧 support@securitycareers.ie