Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Teachy is an online platform based in Ireland that connects teachers and childcare centres ("creches").

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Teachy is the Data Controller of your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process different categories of data depending on how you use the Platform.

2.1 Teachers

• Name and contact information (email, phone if provided)
• Profile details (photo, qualifications, education, experience, location preferences)
• Employment history and CV data
• Reviews and ratings submitted about creches
• Messages or communications with creches

2.2 Creches

• Institution name and contact details
• Job postings and descriptions
• Staff contact persons (name, position, email)
• Reviews and replies to teacher feedback

2.3 Technical and Usage Data

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Login timestamps and session logs
• Cookies and analytics data (e.g. pages visited, interaction patterns)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Create and manage your user account
• Connect teachers and creches for job applications
• Display public profiles and reviews
• Facilitate communication between users
• Improve the functionality, security, and performance of the Platform
• Send administrative messages (e.g. updates, account notices)
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: when you create a profile, post reviews, or opt in to receive notifications or marketing messages.
• Contractual necessity: to provide the core service (e.g. enabling applications between teachers and creches).
• Legitimate interest: for platform analytics, fraud prevention, and improving our services.
• Legal obligation: to comply with data protection, tax, or employment regulations when applicable.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Sharing

We only share your data in the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (hosting, cloud storage, email delivery, analytics) who process data on our behalf and under strict confidentiality agreements.
• When required by law or regulation (e.g. in response to a valid legal request).
• When necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

We do not share personal data with third parties for advertising or unrelated commercial purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

Typical retention periods:

• Active user accounts: retained until the user deletes the account or requests removal.
• Inactive accounts: deleted or anonymised after 24 months of inactivity.
• Job applications and communications: retained for up to 12 months unless deletion is requested earlier.

Users can request account deletion or data removal at any time by contacting us at adrianvalrom@gmail.com.

7. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

As an individual based in the European Union, you have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data.
• Restriction of Processing – Limit how your data is used.
• Data Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
• Withdraw Consent – Revoke consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at adrianvalrom@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie

8. Cookies and Tracking

Teachy uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain session functionality (logins, preferences)
• Analyse site usage (via analytics tools)
• Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the Platform may not function properly without cookies.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and secure authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring

While we take strong precautions, no system is completely secure. Users are encouraged to use strong passwords and keep their login credentials confidential.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. If significant updates occur, we will notify users through the Platform or by email. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this document.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: