Creston Recruitment

Effective date: 22 December 2025

Creston Recruitment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

This policy applies to candidates, clients, suppliers, website visitors, and any other individuals whose personal data we process.

Company name: Creston Recruitment
Registered address: [Insert registered office address, Dublin, Ireland]
Email: support@creston-reqruitment.com

For the purposes of GDPR, Creston Recruitment is the Data Controller.

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Name, address, email address, phone number
   
• Date of birth (where legally required)
   
• CVs, cover letters, employment history, education, qualifications
   
• References and interview notes
   
• Salary expectations and employment preferences
   
• Right-to-work documentation
   
• Diversity information (only where lawfully collected and with explicit consent)
   
• Any other information you choose to provide to us
   

• Name, job title, company name
   
• Business contact details
   
• Contractual and billing information
   
• Communications with us
   

• IP address
   
• Browser type and version
   
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
   
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
   

We collect personal data through:

• Direct submissions (CV uploads, contact forms, emails, phone calls)
   
• Job applications and interviews
   
• Client onboarding and contracts
   
• Third-party job boards, social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn)
   
• Website cookies and analytics tools
   

Under GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission
   
• Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract or take steps prior to entering a contract
   
• Legal obligation – where required by law (e.g. employment or tax law)
   
• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for recruitment activities and does not override your rights
   

We use personal data to:

• Match candidates with suitable job opportunities
   
• Submit candidate profiles to prospective employers
   
• Communicate regarding job opportunities and recruitment services
   
• Manage client relationships and contractual obligations
   
• Improve our website and services
   
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
   

We will never sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Prospective employers or clients (with candidate consent)
   
• Third-party service providers (IT systems, CRM platforms, payroll or accounting services)
   
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
   

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
   
• Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the European Commission
   

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Candidate data: typically up to 2 years from last meaningful contact, unless consent is renewed
   
• Client data: retained for the duration of the business relationship and as required by law
   
• Legal and financial records: retained in accordance with Irish legal requirements
   

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).

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

• Secure IT systems and access controls
   
• Data encryption where appropriate
   
• Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors
   
• Regular data protection reviews
   

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
   
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
   
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
   
• Restrict or object to processing
   
• Data portability
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
   

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
[Insert privacy contact email]

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy [link if applicable].

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Website: www.dataprotection.ie

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website and will include the effective date.

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

Creston Recruitment
📧 support@creston-reqruitment.com
📍 Dublin, Ireland