Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

RAD Search

Last updated: April 2026

RAD Search (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a recruitment consultancy registered in Ireland with a business address at 77 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XE80, Ireland.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018 and, where applicable, UK data protection law.

For any privacy-related queries contact RAD Search using any of the below.

Address:
RAD Search
77 Camden Street Lower
Dublin 2
D02 XE80
Ireland

Email: ryan@radsearch.ie
Phone: +353 1 578 553

RAD Search acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected through our services and website.

The Personal Data We Collect

Candidate Data
We may collect:
• Name and contact details
• CV and employment history
• Education and qualifications
• Salary information and expectations
• Interview notes and feedback
• Right-to-work documentation
• References (with permission)
• Information from LinkedIn and other professional platforms
• Any information you choose to provide during the recruitment process

Client Data
We may collect:

• Business contact details
• Job specifications
• Correspondence and contractual information

Website & Technical Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone setting
• Operating system and platform
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Clickstream data

This information is collected through server logs and cookies.

How We Obtain Your Data

We collect data when:

• You contact us by phone, email or other communication
• You register to use our services
• You attend our events or participate in surveys or promotions
• You report a problem via our website
• You connect via LinkedIn or other social media platforms
• We access job boards or online CV libraries
• You provide a business card
• We receive personal recommendations
• We receive information from other employment businesses

How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Provide recruitment services
• Match candidates with employers
• Communicate about job opportunities
• Verify identity and right to work
• Manage client relationships
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on:

• Legitimate Interests – to provide recruitment services and operate our business
• Consent – where required (e.g. cookies, references)
• Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services
• Legal Obligation – where required by law

Website analytics cookies are used only with your consent where required.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and allow us to understand how visitors interact with it.

Types of Cookies We May Use:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited most often and how long users spend on them).

These cookies collect aggregated information and do not directly identify individuals.

Where analytics cookies are used, we rely on consent before placing them on your device.

Managing Cookies
You can:

• Adjust your browser settings to block cookies
• Delete cookies at any time
• Withdraw consent via our cookie banner (where applicable)

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Prospective employers
• Professional advisers
• Cloud service providers (including Microsoft 365 and Google Drive)
• Regulatory authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal data.

Where data is transferred outside the EEA or UK, appropriate safeguards are implemented.

Data Retention

Candidate data: up to 2 years from last meaningful contact.
Client data: up to 6 years for legal and tax compliance.

Website analytics data: retained in line with analytics provider settings (typically 14–26 months).

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including:

• Secure cloud-based storage
• Password-protected systems
• Device security controls
• Restricted access

As a sole trader, access to personal data is limited to RAD Search.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction
• Request erasure
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact ryan@radsearch.ie

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may contact:
Data Protection Commission
www.dataprotection.ie

If processing relates to UK activity, you may also contact:
Information Commissioner's Office
www.ico.org.uk

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.