Privacy

Privacy Policy

How Honest Consultancy Limited handles website enquiries, candidate information and employer communication.

Last updated: May 2026

Who we are

Honest Consultancy Limited is the controller for personal data submitted to this website or sent to us directly. Contact: info@honestconsultancy.ie. Address: Unit F13 Maynooth Business Campus, Straffan Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

What personal data we may process for website enquiries

  • Name
  • Email
  • Company
  • Message
  • Sector

What personal data we may process for candidates

  • CV and professional profile information
  • Employment history
  • Education
  • Skills
  • Professional qualifications
  • Contact details
  • LinkedIn or profile links
  • Interview notes
  • Availability
  • Salary or rate expectations where provided
  • Professional registration details where relevant
  • References where provided or authorised

How we collect data

  • Website enquiry form
  • Direct email
  • Candidate submissions
  • Employer enquiries
  • Professional networking platforms
  • Referrals where appropriate

Why we process data

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Assessing candidate suitability
  • Communicating with candidates and employers
  • Shortlisting
  • Recruitment and talent solutions
  • Service delivery
  • Legal and compliance obligations
  • Business administration

Lawful bases

We process personal data using lawful bases under GDPR, including consent where appropriate, legitimate interests for responding to enquiries, recruitment and talent services, business communication, contract or steps prior to contract where relevant, and legal obligation where applicable.

Sharing data

Candidate information may be shared with prospective employers or clients only where relevant and appropriate for recruitment or service purposes. We do not sell personal data.

Processors and service providers

We use secure business systems such as email, cloud storage, website hosting, form and email processing, and IT service providers to operate the website and manage business communication.

International transfers

Personal data may be processed by service providers outside the EEA where appropriate safeguards are used.

Retention

Website enquiries are retained only as long as needed for enquiry handling and business follow-up. Candidate data is retained for a reasonable recruitment or business period unless deletion is requested or longer retention is required.

Your rights

  • Access
  • Rectification
  • Deletion
  • Restriction
  • Objection
  • Portability
  • Withdrawal of consent where relevant

Complaints

You have the right to complain to the Data Protection Commission in Ireland if you have concerns about how personal data is handled.

Contact

For privacy questions or rights requests, contact info@honestconsultancy.ie.