Privacy Policy
At HealthPath Ireland, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, enrol in our healthcare registration and exam preparation courses, or register with HealthPath Recruitment for employment opportunities.
HealthPath Ireland provides healthcare education, professional support, and recruitment services to healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers in Ireland.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on the services you use, we may collect the following personal information:
Education and Training Services
* Full name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Billing and payment details
* Course enrolment information
* Professional background and qualifications
* Registration-related information required to support healthcare professionals with their applications
* Communication records with HealthPath Ireland
Recruitment Services
* Full name and contact details
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Employment history
* Qualifications and professional experience
* Professional registration details (for example regulatory registration information)
* Preferred employment locations and job preferences
* Right-to-work information where required during the recruitment process
* Any additional information voluntarily provided as part of your candidate profile
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services and support your professional journey.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
Education and Training
* Providing access to courses and learning materials
* Managing enrolments and payments
* Delivering exam preparation and professional support services
* Communicating important course updates and information
* Improving our courses and services
Recruitment
* Creating and managing your candidate profile
* Assessing your suitability for healthcare employment opportunities
* Matching you with relevant vacancies
* Communicating with you about suitable roles
* Sharing your profile and CV with potential employers where appropriate and where permitted
* Supporting the recruitment process between candidates and employers
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
* Contractual necessity: where processing is required to provide our courses, services, or recruitment support.
* Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary to operate our education and recruitment services, including identifying suitable employment opportunities.
* Consent: where you choose to receive marketing communications or provide information voluntarily.
You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
Your information may be shared with trusted third parties where necessary to provide our services, including:
* Healthcare employers and organisations for recruitment purposes (where you have agreed to be considered for opportunities)
* Regulatory bodies or professional organisations where required to support registration services
* Payment providers for processing transactions
* Technology providers that support our website, learning platforms, and business operations
We take reasonable steps to ensure third parties handle your information securely and appropriately.
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Access to candidate and student information is limited to authorised personnel who require it to provide our services.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
* Course and student information may be retained for records, support, and legal obligations.
* Recruitment candidate information may be retained for up to 24 months to allow us to identify suitable employment opportunities. After this period, information may be securely deleted unless you request continued retention or we have another lawful reason to keep it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights including:
* The right to access your personal data
* The right to request correction of inaccurate information
* The right to request deletion of your data
* The right to restrict or object to processing
* The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website traffic, and support website functionality.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
HealthPath Ireland
Email: contact@healthpathireland.com
Website: www.healthpathireland.com
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or data protection practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.