Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
Foresight Global Recruitment ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and services.
We are a data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Identity data: Name, job title, company name
- Contact data: Email address, phone number, postal address
- Professional data: CV, work history, qualifications, skills, references
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral source
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide recruitment services and match candidates with employers
- To process work permit applications on your behalf
- To communicate with you about roles, services, and updates
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve our website and services
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract with you
- Legal obligation: Where we need to comply with the law
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
5. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Prospective employers (with your consent)
- Government bodies (e.g., DETE for work permit applications)
- Service providers who help us deliver our services
- Legal and regulatory authorities where required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Candidate data is typically retained for up to 3 years after your last interaction with us, unless you request earlier deletion.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@foresight.ie.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
Foresight Global Recruitment
Email: info@foresight.ie
Phone: +353 85 858 5858
