Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
At Red Chair, our priority is to protect, respect and recognise the importance of your privacy.
In this policy document, we will explain the manner and the reasons why we collect personal details from the visitors to our site. It also explains how we use the information, the situations under which the information may be revealed to others and how we ensure its protection.
This Privacy Policy is amended every so often, so please ensure that you check it out every now and then to make sure that you’re happy with any of the edits we have made. This policy is binding on anyone who uses our website.
Who We Are
Red Chair Recruitment is an Irish recruitment agency providing recruitment and talent solutions to employers and job seekers across Ireland and internationally. Our legitimate interests include matching candidates with employment opportunities, supporting clients with recruitment needs, maintaining business relationships and improving our recruitment services.
Address: Recruitment House, 91 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V93 R96C
Phone: +353 64 66 22 007
Email: info@redchair.ie
What Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Candidates and Job Applicants
- Name, address, email address and telephone number
- CV, employment history and qualifications
- Skills, experience and career preferences
- Salary expectations and availability
- References and referee details
- Right to work and identity documentation where required
- Interview notes and recruitment related communications
- Information you provide during the recruitment process
Clients and Business Contacts
- Name and job title
- Company details
- Business contact information
- Recruitment requirements and hiring preferences
- Contractual and billing information
Website Users
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Website usage information
- Cookie preferences
- Information submitted through website forms
How We Collect Information
We may collect information:
- Directly from you when you contact us, apply for a role or submit your CV
- Through our website and online forms
- From job boards and professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn
- From referees you provide
- From clients in connection with recruitment assignments
- From publicly available professional sources relevant to recruitment
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Provide recruitment and employment services
- Match candidates with suitable opportunities
- Present candidate profiles to prospective employers
- Arrange interviews and manage recruitment processes
- Communicate with candidates and clients
- Verify qualifications and references where appropriate
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our website and services
- Send relevant job opportunities, market updates and recruitment information where permitted
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests in providing recruitment services and operating our business
Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
Special Category Data
In limited circumstances we may process special category personal data where required by employment law, recruitment processes, workplace accommodations or where explicit consent has been provided.
Marketing Communications
We may send you information about job opportunities, recruitment insights, events and services that may be relevant to you.
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Sharing Your Information
We may share personal data with:
- Employers and hiring managers considering candidates for vacancies
- Service providers who support our business operations
- Professional advisers including legal, accounting and compliance advisers
- Regulatory authorities or public bodies where required by law
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We will not submit your CV or personal information to a prospective employer without your knowledge and consent.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements, including approved contractual protections and recognised adequacy arrangements where applicable.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Typically:
- Candidate records may be retained for up to 24 months after our last meaningful interaction
- Client and placement records may be retained for up to 7 years to comply with legal, tax and accounting obligations
- Marketing preferences are retained until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe
Where legal obligations require longer retention periods, we will retain data accordingly.
Your Rights
Under data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict processing
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request transfer of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@redchair.ie.
Automated Decision Making
Red Chair Recruitment does not make recruitment decisions based solely on automated processing that would significantly affect individuals.
Where technology is used to assist recruitment processes, appropriate human oversight is maintained.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
While no internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard the information entrusted to us.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website performance and enhance user experience.
Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non essential cookies on your device.
For further information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy notices before providing personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or how we process personal data, please contact:
Red Chair Recruitment
Recruitment House, 91 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland, V93 R96C
Phone: +353 64 66 22 007
Email: info@redchair.ie
You also have the right to contact the Irish Data Protection Commission:
Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
Your ideal role or perfect candidate might be closer than you think. At Red Chair Recruitment, we’re always ready to connect outstanding talent with exciting new opportunities. If you’re on the lookout for a trusted recruitment partner or the job of your dreams, don’t delay. We can’t wait to hear from you. Call us on +353 (0)64 66 22 007 or email us below.