Easy Applicant Privacy Policy

Easy Applicant is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We are dedicated to providing our users a safe and secure experience. Under the Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we must comply with certain regulations which are designed to ensure that any data you provide to us is processed with due care and attention. The aim of this statement is to inform you as to how we will use any personal data that you have submitted to our website.

Data collection and retention

You do not need to provide any personal details in order to perform a job or candidate search. Easy Applicant collects information from you such as your name, address, email, education and employment history to help in the recruitment process. We also collect information in the aggregate to provide us with a better understanding of the users of our website as a group, but which does not contain personally identifiable information.

Your application details will not be accessible to employers or any other users unless you have indicated that they may for the purpose of applying for work. Please remember that if you post any personal details in any public areas of Easy Applicant such as online forums and chat rooms, such information may be collected and used by others over whom Easy Applicant has no control.

Why do we process this personal data?

We process this personal data as necessary to aid the recruitment process. We may also use data collected in the aggregate to help us to understand our users as a group so that we can provide you with a better service.

Why do we collect and process sensitive personal data?

We collect and process sensitive personal data only so far as is necessary to ensure we conform with legal requirements, for example under the equality of opportunity laws. By using this website and by registering your details with us, you consent to us collecting and processing sensitive personal data supplied by you and disclosing this information to prospective employers and clients in connection with the recruitment process.

Disclosure of Information to Others

We do not disclose to third parties your personal information, combined personal and demographic information or information about your use of the web site (such as the areas you visit or the services you access), except as set forth below.

We may disclose such information to third parties if you consent to such disclosure. For example, if you indicate you wish employers to find you, then employers will be able to search our database for staff, however none of your details will be disclosed to the employer except to indicate that you will accept offers to apply for a position, only once you accept an offer of application will an employer be able to view your application details.

We may disclose such information to companies and individuals we employ to perform functions on our behalf including data processors and including companies and individuals located outside the European Economic Area. The functions performed on our behalf include hosting our web servers, processing credit card payments and providing customer service. These companies and individuals will have access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions, but they may not share that information with any other third party or use that data for any other purpose. We will retain control of and be responsible for any information shared in this way.

We may disclose such information if legally required to do so, if requested to do so by a governmental entity or regulatory authority or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to: (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process; (b) protect the rights or property of Easy Applicant(c) prevent a crime or protect national security; or (d) protect the personal safety of users or the public.

How do you know if our policy changes?

Any policy changes, either due to business reasons or future changes in legislation, will be posted on this page and, if substantial, may be promoted on the website or through e-mail notification.