Last updated: 30 October 2026
1. Introduction
Mourne Software (“we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information when you visit our website, register as a QA professional, register as an employer, use our jobs board or contact us about our services.
Our website is:
Data controller: Mourne Software
Contact email: hello@mournesoftware.com
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect the following information:
QA professionals
When you register for the QA professionals directory, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your location
- Your professional experience
- Your software testing and QA skills
- Your employment history
- Your professional qualifications and certifications
- Your CV or other information you choose to provide
Employers and businesses
When employers register with us, we may collect:
- Contact names
- Business names
- Business email addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Business addresses
- Company websites
- Recruitment requirements
- Other information supplied during registration
Website visitors and enquiries
If you contact us, request consultancy services, post a job or make a purchase, we may collect your name, contact details and information relating to your enquiry or transaction.
We may also collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type and information about how you use our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Create and manage user accounts.
- Maintain the QA professionals directory.
- Allow employers approved by Mourne Software to identify and contact suitable QA professionals.
- Review and approve employer registrations.
- Review and manage professional profiles.
- Publish and manage job advertisements.
- Respond to enquiries and provide consultancy services.
- Process payments and manage orders.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
4. QA Professional Profiles and Email Privacy
When you register as a QA professional, you may choose to create a profile in our directory.
Your public profile may include professional information such as your skills, experience, qualifications and location.
Your email address will not be displayed on your public profile or made available to ordinary website visitors.
However, your email address may be shared with employers who have been reviewed and approved by Mourne Software.
This allows approved employers to contact you directly about relevant software testing, quality assurance and other professional opportunities.
By registering and agreeing to the relevant registration notice, you acknowledge that your email address may be shared with these approved employers for this purpose.
We do not intend to make candidate email addresses available to the general public or to sell candidate contact information.
Please do not include personal contact details in any information you choose to display publicly.
5. Employer Access
Employers wishing to access candidate contact information must register with Mourne Software and be approved by us.
We reserve the right to refuse, suspend or withdraw employer access where we consider it necessary to protect candidates or the directory.
Approved employers must use candidate information responsibly and only for legitimate professional recruitment purposes.
Employers must not sell, distribute or misuse candidate contact information or use it for unrelated marketing.
Once an employer receives your information, that employer may also be responsible for how they use it. You should review the employer’s own privacy information where appropriate.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share personal information with:
- Employers approved by Mourne Software, as explained in this policy.
- Website hosting and technical service providers.
- Website plugins and services needed to operate the website.
- Payment providers where you make a purchase.
- Professional advisers where necessary.
- Authorities or regulators where we are legally required to do so.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We only share information where necessary for the purposes described in this policy or where we have another lawful reason to do so.
7. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Access to candidate contact information is intended to be restricted to employers approved by Mourne Software.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting and reporting requirements.
If you close your account or request deletion, we will review your request and delete or anonymise information where appropriate, unless we are required or permitted to retain it.
Some information may need to be retained for legal, financial or security reasons.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Request restriction of certain processing.
- Object to certain uses of your information.
- Request transfer of information in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator.
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to make the website function, improve performance and understand how visitors use our services.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate. Other cookies, such as analytics or advertising cookies, may require your consent.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference tool provided on our website.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services, including WordPress plugins, hosting providers and payment processors.
These services may process personal information on our behalf or independently, depending on the service.
Their own privacy policies and terms may also apply.
12. International Transfers
Some of our website service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer complies with applicable data protection law.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our directory and services are intended for adults seeking professional opportunities or business services.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purposes of the professional directory.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services or legal obligations.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Mourne Software
Email: hello@mournesoftware.com
Website: https://mournesoftware.com