Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hospitality Jobs Ireland ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our job portal website at jobs.roclas.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use our services, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (username and password)
• CV/Resume documents
• Job application information
• Profile information (bio, experience, skills, etc.)
• Phone number (optional)

2.2 Information from Social Media

If you choose to sign in using Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• User ID from the social media platform

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Process job applications
• Match you with relevant job opportunities
• Communicate with you about jobs and account updates
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your information in the following situations:

4.1 With Employers

When you apply for a job, we share your application materials (name, email, CV, cover letter) with the employer who posted the job.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our platform (hosting, email services, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.4 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account at any time through your profile settings. After deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Object: Object to processing of your data
• Download: Download your CV and application history
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below or use your account settings.

6.1 Data Deletion Instructions

For users who signed up via Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn:

If you wish to delete all your data from our platform, including data obtained through Facebook Login, Google Sign-In, or LinkedIn Sign-In, you can do so by following these steps:

Data Deletion Timeline:

• Account deletion request is processed immediately
• All personal data is removed from active systems within 24-48 hours
• Backup systems are purged within 30 days
• Some aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for analytics (cannot identify you)

What happens to your job applications? Employers who have already received your application will retain a copy according to their own data retention policies. We recommend contacting employers directly if you wish to request deletion of applications from their systems.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (employer websites, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Contract Performance: To provide our job portal services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate with you
• Consent: For optional features like marketing communications
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws