Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7 May 2026
Company: Best Care Residential Ltd
Website: https://bestcare.ie/

Introduction

Best Care Residential Ltd (“Best Care”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and
respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you
visit our website, contact us, apply for employment opportunities, or otherwise engage with
our services.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable Irish and EU data protection
laws.

Who We Are

Best Care Residential Ltd provides children’s residential care services.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you
may contact us at:
Best Care Residential Ltd
Email: info@bestcareresidential.com
Website: https://bestcare.ie/

What Information We Collect

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

Information You Provide Directly

● Name
● Email address
● Telephone number
● Postal address
● CVs and job application information
● Information submitted through contact forms
● Any other information you voluntarily provide

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
● IP address
● Browser type and version
● Device information
● Website usage data
● Pages visited and time spent on the website
● Cookies and analytics data

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:
● Responding to enquiries and communications
● Processing recruitment applications
● Managing and improving our website
● Maintaining website security and preventing misuse
● Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
● Supporting safeguarding, governance, and operational requirements where
applicable

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
● Consent
● Performance of a contract
● Compliance with legal obligations
● Legitimate interests

Recruitment Information

If you apply for a role with Best Care Residential Ltd, we may collect and process
recruitment-related information including CVs, employment history, qualifications,
references, and other information relevant to assessing suitability for employment.
Recruitment information will only be accessed by authorised personnel and retained for no
longer than necessary in line with legal and operational requirements.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.
We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
● Professional advisers
● IT and website service providers
● Regulatory authorities
● Recruitment and HR service providers
● Legal or compliance bodies where required by law
All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality
measures.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against
unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no internet-based system can be
guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was
collected, including legal, regulatory, safeguarding, and operational obligations.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you may have the right to:
● Access your personal data
● Correct inaccurate data
● Request erasure of data
● Restrict processing
● Object to processing
● Request data portability
● Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests relating to your data can be made by contacting us using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality,
analyse traffic, and enhance user experience.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy
practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this
page with an updated effective date.

Important Notice

This Privacy Policy is a general draft template and should be reviewed by a qualified solicitor
or GDPR/data protection professional to ensure it fully reflects your operations, website
functionality, recruitment practices, safeguarding obligations, and regulatory requirements.