SmartStart People Management is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our HR consultancy services.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Information you provide through contact forms, consultation requests, or downloadable resources
• Communications you send to us by email or phone
• Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and consultation requests
• Provide HR consultancy services
• Send requested resources, such as our HR Risk Checklist
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve our website and user experience
• Meet our legal and regulatory obligations

We will only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Marketing Communications

If you choose to download a resource or contact us, we may occasionally send you relevant business updates or HR insights. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic, and enhance your browsing experience.

For more information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, including website hosting, email communications, analytics, and IT support.

These providers only process your information on our behalf and are required to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

While no online system can guarantee complete security, we continually review our security practices to safeguard your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:

SmartStart People Management
Email: Rish@smartstartpeople.com
Phone: 086 779 3142
Location: Citywest, Co. Dublin
Registered Number: 703426

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.