GDPR Policy Republic of Ireland
Excel Recruitment is committed to protecting personal data and handling information responsibly, securely and transparently.
The following is an overview of how we collect, use, share, retain and protect personal data as part of our recruitment, staffing and business activities.
Who We Are
Excel Recruitment provides recruitment, temporary staffing, contract staffing, payroll and related workforce solutions across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Depending on your relationship with us, we may process personal data relating to candidates, temporary and agency workers, employees, clients, suppliers, business contacts and website users.
What Information We Collect
We may collect contact details, CVs, employment history, qualifications, right to work information, payroll details, compliance records, business contact information, website enquiries, cookie information and other information needed to provide our services or meet legal obligations.
• Recruitment, candidate matching and work placement
• Temporary and agency staffing services
• Employment, payroll and workforce administration
• Client and supplier relationship management
• Legal, regulatory, health and safety, and compliance requirements
• Website administration, security, analytics and communications
Why We Use Personal Data
We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include taking steps before entering a contract, performing a contract, complying with legal obligations, pursuing legitimate business interests, protecting vital interests or relying on consent where appropriate.
Sharing Personal Data
We may share personal data with clients, prospective employers, payroll and pension providers, vetting and screening organisations, occupational health providers, IT and cloud service providers, professional advisers, insurers, regulators and public authorities where there is a legitimate and lawful reason to do so.
International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Security and Retention
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations and to protect legitimate business interests.
Your Rights
Depending on your circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the use of your personal data, request data portability, withdraw consent where consent is relied upon, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Cookies and Privacy Notices
Our website may use essential and non-essential cookies to support functionality, security, performance, analytics and user experience. Further information is available in our Cookie Notice.
For more detailed information on how we process personal data, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice, Employee Privacy Notice and Cookie Notice, or contact us using the details below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about privacy, personal data or your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Lead
Excel Recruitment
Email: [email protected]
If you are dissatisfied with how your personal data has been handled, you may contact the Data Protection Commission in Ireland or the Information Commissioner’s Office in the United Kingdom, as applicable.
