Privacy policy

01Information we collect

When you submit an application to join DMRT, we collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, address)
• Age information
• Information about your skills, qualifications, and experience
• Information about your availability and motivation

02How we use your information

We use the information you provide to:

• Process and evaluate your application
• Contact you regarding your application
• Organize information sessions and training
• Maintain appropriate records of volunteer applications

03Legal basis for processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Consent: You have given us consent to process your personal data for the purpose of volunteer recruitment.
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in managing volunteer applications and ensuring suitable candidates for mountain rescue operations.

04Data retention

We will retain your application information for:

• Successful applicants: Duration of your membership plus 2 years
• Unsuccessful applicants: 1 year after application

05Data security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized team members involved in the recruitment process.

06Your data protection rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at pro@donegalmrt.ie.

07Data sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. Your information may be accessed by:

• DMRT committee members involved in the recruitment process
• DMRT training officers

08Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for the operation of the application form. We do not use tracking or marketing cookies.

09Changes to this privacy policy

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

10How to contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

11Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission:

12Volunteer recruitment alert form

When you sign up for our Volunteer Recruitment Alert, we collect your name and email address solely for the purpose of notifying you about the next time Donegal Mountain Rescue Team is recruiting volunteers. We will not use this information for any other purpose, nor will we contact you for any reason other than to inform you about upcoming volunteer recruitment dates and details. Your information will not be shared, sold, or used for marketing. You may request removal from this alert list at any time by contacting pro@donegalmrt.ie.