Privacy Policy

Aureol Global Connections (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, and Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Aureol Global Connections is a recruitment and workforce solutions provider specialising in the placement of skilled international workers, including candidates from the Philippines, in various sectors across the UK and Ireland.

Data Controller:
Aureol Global Connections
Estuary House,
Spittal Hill,
Lissenhall,
Swords, Dublin, Ireland
K67 Y594
Email: info@aureolglobalconnections.com
Phone: +353 87 634 5415

2. What Information We Collect

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

    • Identification and Contact Data: name, address, phone number, email

    • Professional and Employment Data: CV, employment history, skills, qualifications

    • Right to Work Documentation: passport, visa, permits, nationality

    • Sensitive Personal Data: health information, criminal records (only when strictly necessary and with your explicit consent)

    • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, usage statistics when you visit our website

    • Marketing Preferences: your choices about receiving communications from us

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

    • Direct interactions (e.g., submitting a CV or application)

    • Recruitment platforms and job boards

    • Referrals and recommendations

    • Our website and communication tools

    • Publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn)

4. Why We Use Your Data (Lawful Basis)

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose Lawful Basis
To provide recruitment services Performance of a contract / legitimate interest
To assess your suitability for roles Legitimate interest
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations Legal obligation
To manage client relationships and provide services Performance of a contract / legitimate interest
To communicate with you, including marketing Consent or legitimate interest
To ensure workplace compliance and safeguarding Legal obligation / consent (for special category data)

5. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

    • Employers or clients seeking to fill vacancies

    • Background check providers and compliance partners

    • Government agencies (e.g., UKVI, HMRC, Garda)

    • IT service providers and data processors acting on our behalf

    • Legal or professional advisers

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and comply with data protection laws.

6. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA (e.g., to the Philippines), we will ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

    • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK and EU

    • Data transfer agreements

    • Transfers to countries with adequate protection standards (as determined by the UK or EU)

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For recruitment records, we typically retain data for up to 7 years, unless you request deletion sooner.

8. Your Rights

Under UK and Irish data protection laws, you have the following rights:

    • Right to access your data

    • Right to rectify inaccuracies

    • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

    • Right to restrict processing

    • Right to object to processing

    • Right to data portability

    • Right to withdraw consent at any time (if consent was the basis)

    • Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or DPC (Ireland)

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure storage. Only authorised personnel have access to your personal information.

10. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and collect anonymous analytics data. You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie management tool.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly noted.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Aureol Global Connections
Email: info@aureolglobalconnections.com
Phone: +353 87 634 5415