Effective Date: 03/11/2025

 

1. Who We Are

Talent Source Platform is a recruitment and candidate management platform based in Ireland. We act as a Data Controller for the personal data we collect.
If you have any questions, contact us at info@talentsourceplatform.com

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

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

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• CVs/resumes and employment history

• Cover letters or supporting documents

• LinkedIn profile or social links

• Job preferences

• Any other information you choose to submit

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address and device identifiers

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited, time on site, and referral source (via cookies)

 

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

• Consent: For example, when you opt in to receive marketing emails or submit your CV.

• Contractual necessity: To process your job applications and match you with employers.

• Legal obligation: To comply with labour laws, tax regulations, or data protection laws.

• Legitimate interests: To improve our platform, monitor performance, and prevent fraud, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Facilitate job applications and candidate screening

• Match candidates with suitable roles

• Communicate with you about roles or updates

• Improve our website and services

• Maintain internal records and analytics

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

 

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with:

• Employers or recruitment partners (only when you apply or consent)

• Service providers (e.g., website hosting, applicant tracking software)

• Regulatory authorities (where required by law)

• Third parties in case of a merger or acquisition (you will be notified in advance)

 

6. International Data Transfers

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

• Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions by the European Commission, or

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission

 

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

• Candidate application data: Typically retained for up to 12 months unless you request deletion or opt-in for extended retention.

• Contact and communication data: Retained as long as necessary for communication purposes.

 

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Right to restrict processing – Limit how we use your data.

• Right to data portability – Request transfer of your data to another service.

• Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.

• Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., marketing emails).

• Right to lodge a complaint – With your local data protection authority, such as the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@talentsourceplatform.com

 

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand usage, and deliver relevant content. You can control cookie settings through your browser or via our Cookie Policy.

 

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, and restricted access protocols.

 

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will always be posted on this page.

 

12. Child Safety & CSAM Standards

Talent Source Platform Ltd (“Talent Source Platform”, “we”, “our”) strictly prohibits the creation, distribution, solicitation, or storage of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or any form of Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation (CSAE) on our platform or services, including our mobile app.

• We do not knowingly allow any content, communication, or user activity that sexualises, endangers, exploits, or otherwise harms minors.

• Talent Source is intended only for users aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect or process data from minors. Accounts found to belong to individuals under 18 will be removed.

• Users can report any suspected CSAM/CSAE, unsafe behaviour, or violations via the in-app report option or by emailing info@talentsourceplatform.com

• Reports are reviewed urgently. We may request supporting information such as screenshots or links.

• If CSAM/CSAE is detected or reported, we will immediately remove the content, suspend or permanently terminate associated accounts, preserve relevant data and evidence, and notify and cooperate with law enforcement and relevant child protection organisations.

We comply with all applicable child protection laws and will provide relevant data to authorities when legally required. This includes working with agencies combatting CSAM/CSAE.

These published standards are maintained to comply with:

• Google Play’s Child Safety Standards policy

• Irish and EU child protection legislation

• International child safety and reporting laws

If you have any questions about this section, contact info@talentsourceplatform.com

 

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact info@talentsourceplatform.com