Privacy Policy

You should carefully read our full Privacy Policy before deciding to become a member of Adverts.ie ("the Site") or using the Site. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use and protect any information you give us when you use the Site. If you give us any information by which you can be identified when using the Site then we will use it only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

What our policy covers

This Privacy Policy covers any personal information the Site obtains from you when you use our service. This policy does not cover the practices of companies that the Site does not own or control, or the actions of people that the Site does not employ or manage.

Changes the privacy policy

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do we will notify you of the changes by adding an "updated" icon next to the Privacy Policy link on the front page of the Site for two weeks from the date of the change. By continuing to use the Site you agree to these changes.

Children under the age of 13

The Site is not directed at children younger than 13 years of age and is offered only to users who are 13 or older. Children below 13 may not register with the Site. We do not knowingly collect information from or about children below the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child below the age of 13 we will delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13

Persons aged 13 to 17

We recommend that young people aged 13 to 17 ask their parents or legal guardians for permission before using the Site or sending any information about themselves to anyone over the Internet.

Your personal information

We fully respect your right to privacy. If you give us any information when using the Site by which you can be identified then we will use it only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

What information do we collect


We collect the following information

  • Information which you supply on registration or as part of your profile (including your name, email address, phone number).

  • Information which you provide in relation to any payment (including your phone number and/or credit card details).

  • Information contained in applications for employment positions that you make using the Site.

  • Information contained in resumes or curricula vitae which you make available on the Site for third parties to browse in connection with employment, consultant or contractor positions.

  • Information which you post on the Site.

  • Information which you otherwise provide to us (for example by email or private message).

  • Information relating to your use of the Site generally. This may include, for example search history.


What we do with the information we collect

We require this information for the operation of the Site and to understand your needs and provide you with a better service. In particular, we may use or disclose your information for the following reasons:

  • We may use this information for our administration, record keeping and in connection with any payment.

  • We may forward any information you submit in response to a job advert to the customer that posted the job advert.

  • We may use this information, with your permission only, to contact you for marketing purposes.

  • We may transfer this information to any sister site of the Site where necessary for the operation of that site.

  • We may disclose this information where required by law to do so.

  • We may disclose this information to law enforcement, government officials or courts where we believe that disclosure is necessary and proportionate.

  • We may disclose this information where we believe that disclosure is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the legitimate interests of ourselves or of a third party

We will not otherwise disclose, sell or distribute your personal information to any third party without your permission.



Collection and use of technical information

Technical details in connection with visits to the Site are logged by our internet service provider for our statistical purposes. No information is collected that could be used by us to identify website visitors. The technical details logged are confined to the following items:

  • The IP address of the visitor's web server the top-level domain name used (for example .i.e., .com, .org, .net).

  • "Clickstream" data which shows the traffic of visitors around the Site(for example pages accessed and documents downloaded).

  • The type of web browser used by the website visitor.

  • The previous website address from which the visitor reached us, including any search terms used.


Information you post

Do not post any information you are not happy to leave up indefinitely. We recommend you do not post your name, address, telephone number, email address or anything else that may lead someone to identify you if this is something you are uncomfortable with.


We do not delete posts on request, except in special circumstances. We advise against the posting of personal details or information that may identify you on thread. However, you are free to do so at your own risk.

Please note that certain information, statements, data and content (such as photographs) which you may choose to provide might and are likely to reveal your gender, ethnic origin, nationality, religion and/or sexual orientation. You accept that you are providing all such information, statements, data and content in full acknowledgment thereof and under your sole responsibility.

Term of use

Your use of the Site is subject to this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms and Conditions and all of its dispute resolution provisions including arbitration, limitation on damages and choice of law. Unless stated otherwise, our current privacy policy applies to all information that we have about you and your account.

Glossary of technical terms used


  • Web Browser -

    The piece of software you use to read web pages. Examples are Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator and Opera.

  • IP address -

    The identifying details for your computer (or your internet company's computer), expressed in "internet protocol" code (for example 192.168.72.34). Every computer connected to the web has a unique IP address, although the address may not be the same every time a connection is made.