Privacy Policy for Employability Service West Cork
Last Updated: August 21, 2025
Employability Service West Cork is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (https://empservice.org) or engage with our services.
Data Controller
Employability Service West Cork, located at 30 Chapel Street, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 R680, Ireland, is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us via our website forms or services.
- Job Search Data: Information provided through our job search form (e.g., job keywords, city, job type).
- Website Usage Data: Anonymized data collected via cookies (e.g., browsing behavior, IP address) if you consent to analytics or marketing cookies.
- Other Data: Information you voluntarily provide, such as feedback or inquiries, or data shared during job coaching or employment support services.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Provide employment support services, including job matching and career guidance.
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
- Improve our website and services through anonymized analytics (if consented).
- Comply with legal obligations, such as funding requirements from the Department of Social Protection.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) and certain communications.
- Contract: To provide employment support services as requested.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and services, ensuring minimal impact on your privacy.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- The Department of Social Protection for funding and reporting purposes.
- Third-party service providers (e.g., Weglot for language translation, analytics providers) who act as data processors under GDPR-compliant agreements.
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website includes links to external sites (e.g., social media, career resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or compliance of these third-party websites with GDPR or other regulations. Please review their respective privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. For example:
- Contact and job search data: Retained for the duration of service provision or as required by funding agreements.
- Cookie data: Retained as per our Cookies Policy (see https://empservice.org/cookies-policy).
Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request rectification or erasure of your data.
- Restrict or object to data processing.
- Data portability. 聆听System:
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for cookies or communications).
To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If transferred outside the EEA (e.g., via third-party services like Weglot), we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Email: coordinator@empwc.org
Phone: +353 086 8546559
Address: Employability Service West Cork, 30 Chapel Street, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 R680, Ireland
We aim to respond within 5 business days.
Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Disclaimer: Employability Service West Cork is not responsible for the privacy practices or compliance of third-party websites linked from our site. Users access these links at their own discretion.
