Last Updated: 7th October 2025

1. Introduction

Destination People Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data — whether you interact with us online, through our website, by email, or in person.

Destination People Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

We encourage you to read this notice carefully to understand what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. We may update this policy from time to time, and the most current version will always be available on our website.

By providing us with your personal data, you confirm that you are over 18 years of age.

 

2. Contact Details

Full name of legal entity: Destination People Ltd
Email address: [email protected]
Postal address: Cartown Road, Sandpit, Termonfeckin, Louth, A92 ND76, Ireland 
Data Protection Contact: Data Protection Lead

It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and up to date. Please let us know if your information changes by contacting us at the above address.

 

3. Legislation

All personal data processed by Destination People Ltd is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

4. How We Collect Information

We collect personal data through various methods, including:

• Direct interactions (e.g. by phone, email, forms, or during recruitment or service delivery).
  
  
• Automated technologies (e.g. cookies, server logs, and analytics on our website).
  
  
• Third parties (e.g. professional references, analytics providers, or service partners).
  
  

Please note that our website may use cookies and tracking technologies (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Fonts, Facebook Ads). These may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, time zone, and device details.
You can control cookie settings in your browser at any time. For details, please see our Cookie Policy.

 

5. What Type of Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Candidates

Name, education, date of birth, phone number, address, email address, job title, bank details, PPS number, training records, and relevant medical data (e.g. health screening or immunisation records).
This may also include criminal data such as Garda vetting documents.

b. Employees

Personal details (name, contact information, family details), employment data (tax, pension, remuneration, performance, grievance and disciplinary records), images (CCTV or ID photos), and health data. Garda vetting may also apply.

c. Other Stakeholders

Name, contact details, payment information, and images as required.

d. Website & Marketing Data

• Communication Data: messages sent via email, forms, or social media.
  
  
• User & Technical Data: how you use our website, including IP address, browser details, page views, and interactions.
  
  
• Customer Data: name, contact, billing and delivery details, and purchase or booking records.
  
  
• Marketing Data: your preferences in receiving communications from us and our partners.
  
  

We do not intentionally collect or store sensitive data (e.g., racial or religious information) unless required by law or necessary for service delivery, in which case it will be processed under strict security and confidentiality.

 

6. Purpose and Lawful Basis for Processing

We use personal data for the following purposes:

Process	Purpose	Lawful Basis
Pre-Program Information	To register your interest in any of our courses or programs.	Steps necessary prior to entering a contract.
Voice of the Customer	To obtain feedback on our services and for research purposes.	Consent.
Regulatory Compliance	To comply with financial and legal regulations.	Legal obligation.
Third-Party Service Providers	To deliver services through trusted partners.	Performance of a contract.
Back-ups and Data Security	To maintain backups for business continuity and disaster recovery.	Legal obligation.
Evidence & Dispute Resolution	To support investigations or legal proceedings.	Legal obligation.
Website Administration	To operate our website and ensure security and performance.	Legitimate interests.
Marketing & Communications	To send updates, offers, or newsletters.	Consent or legitimate interests.

You may withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time by following the opt-out link in our emails or contacting [email protected].

 

7. Who We Share Information With

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Service providers (IT, cloud hosting, analytics, communications).
  
  
• Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, bankers, insurers).
  
  
• Government departments or regulatory authorities (where legally required).
  
  
• Third parties in connection with business transfers (e.g., mergers or restructuring).
  
  

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to process it lawfully and only on our instructions.

We will never sell your data to any third party.

 

8. International Transfers

Where we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we use approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or rely on frameworks such as the EU–U.S. Privacy Shield (where applicable).

Our website hosting and email services may use servers in Ireland, Germany, or the USA.

 

9. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
These include encryption, access controls, secure storage, and regular reviews of our security practices.

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify you and the Data Protection Commission (DPC) where legally required.

 

10. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.

Retention periods are determined by:

• The purpose and duration of the task;
  
  
• Legal and regulatory obligations;
  
  
• Ongoing contractual relationships or disputes.
  
  

Examples:

• Financial and tax records: retained for 6 years.
  
  
• Client or course-related materials: retained for the duration of the program plus up to 12 months.
  
  
• Marketing data: retained until you withdraw consent.
  
  

We may anonymise your data for research or statistical purposes, in which case we may use it indefinitely without further notice.

 

11. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

• Right of Access: to request a copy of your personal data.
  
  
• Right to Rectification: to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  
  
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): to request deletion where no lawful reason exists for retention.
  
  
• Right to Restriction: to limit how we process your data in specific circumstances.
  
  
• Right to Data Portability: to obtain and reuse your data across different services.
  
  
• Right to Object: to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing.
  
  
• Right to Withdraw Consent: where processing is based on your consent.
  
  

Please send all requests to [email protected].
We may ask for proof of identity before processing your request.

We aim to respond within one month, with possible extension to three months for complex requests.
No fee is charged unless the request is unfounded or excessive.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) at https://www.dataprotection.ie.

 

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or social media platforms.
Clicking these links may allow third parties to collect or share data about you.
We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage you to read the privacy notices of any site you visit.

 

13. Cookies

We use cookies to help improve your experience on our website, analyse site performance, and deliver relevant content.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are in use.
Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

 

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly.