Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to New Leaf Recruitment (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.nlr.ie (“Website”) or engage with our recruitment services.

By using our Website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

New Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency based in Dublin, Ireland. Our registered office is:

New Leaf Recruitment
88 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 DY04, Ireland
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]

We act as a Data Controller for the personal data collected from job seekers, clients, and Website visitors.

3. What Data We Collect

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

Job Seekers:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address.
• CV, work experience, education, and references.
• Salary expectations and job preferences.
• Right to work documentation (passport, visa, etc.).
• Any other information relevant to job applications.

Clients & Employers:

• Contact name, company details, and job vacancy information.
• Communication history and service preferences.

Website Visitors:

• IP address, device information, and browsing data (via cookies).
• Contact details submitted via inquiry forms.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

1. Job Placement & Recruitment Services – Matching job seekers with suitable roles.
2. Client Services – Managing relationships with employers seeking candidates.
3. Legal & Compliance Obligations – Verifying right-to-work status and fulfilling legal requirements.
4. Marketing & Communication – Sending job alerts, newsletters, and service updates (with consent).
5. Website Analytics – Understanding user behavior to improve our website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate Interest – Providing recruitment services and improving user experience.
• Contractual Obligation – When necessary to fulfill agreements with job seekers and clients.
• Legal Compliance – Ensuring compliance with employment and tax laws.
• Consent – When obtaining explicit permission for marketing communications.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your personal data with:

• Potential employers for job placement purposes.
• Third-party service providers (e.g., payroll, IT support, cloud hosting).
• Government or legal authorities where required by law.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill our services and legal obligations:

• Job Seekers: Up to 24 months after last contact unless requested otherwise.
• Clients & Employers: Retained for the duration of service contracts and relevant legal requirements.
• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

✔ Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
✔ Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data.
✔ Right to Restriction – Request limited processing of your data.
✔ Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a transferable format.
✔ Right to Object – Object to certain processing activities (e.g., direct marketing).
✔ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at robbie@nlr.ie.

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encryption, secure servers, and strict access controls.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. 

11. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your rights.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our Website with the updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please contact us at:

ðﾟﾓﾍ New Leaf Recruitment
88 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 DY04, Ireland
ðﾟﾓ§ Email: info@nlr.ie
ðﾟﾓﾞ Phone: 01 6620806