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Privacy Policy | role.ie

1. Introduction

role.ie ("we", "our", or "us") is operated by Conjora Limited, a company registered in Ireland. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller:
Conjora Limited
Ireland
Email: privacy@role.ie

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Email notifications: Email address when you sign up for launch notifications
Employer registration: Company name, contact name, email, phone, hiring volume
Job applications: CV/resume, contact details, application responses (when platform launches)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Launch notifications: To send you updates about role.ie launch (legitimate interest / consent)
Platform operation: To provide job search and application services (contract performance)
Employer services: To contact employers about platform participation (legitimate interest)
Analytics: To improve our website and services (legitimate interest)
Legal compliance: To comply with Irish and EU legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner and browser settings.

Cookie Types:

Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (no consent required)
Analytics cookies: Help us understand usage patterns (requires consent)
Preference cookies: Remember your settings (requires consent)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Employers: When you apply for jobs (with your explicit consent)
Service providers: Email services, hosting providers, analytics (data processing agreements in place)
Legal authorities: When required by Irish or EU law

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

Email notifications: Until you unsubscribe or we launch (whichever is earlier)
Employer registrations: 2 years from last contact
Job applications: As per employer requirements and GDPR (typically 6-12 months)
Analytics data: 26 months (aggregated and anonymized)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

Right to access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@role.ie

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place through Standard Contractual Clauses or other GDPR-approved mechanisms.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

10. Children's Privacy

role.ie is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email (if provided) or through a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at privacy@role.ie

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800
Email: info@dataprotection.ie

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:

Email: privacy@role.ie
Company: Conjora Limited
Location: Ireland