Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2025
1. Introduction
TradesmenIreland.ie ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
TradesmenIreland.ie
Email: info@tradesmenireland.ie
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Website Visitors
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools for website improvement purposes.
3.2 Contact Form Submissions
When you contact us, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
3.3 Business Listings
For businesses listed in our directory:
- Business name
- Business address
- Business phone number
- Business email
- Website URL
- Services offered
This information is obtained from publicly available sources or provided directly by businesses when claiming their listing.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our directory service
- Respond to enquiries
- Analyse website usage and performance
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Legitimate interests: Operating our directory service and displaying publicly available business information
- Consent: When you submit forms or contact us
- Legal obligation: When required by law
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Hosting providers (to operate our website)
- Analytics providers (anonymised data only)
- Law enforcement (when legally required)
7. Data Retention
- Website analytics: 26 months
- Contact form submissions: 2 years
- Business listings: Until removal requested
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@tradesmenireland.ie
9. Business Listing Removal
If you are a business owner and wish to remove your listing from our directory, please contact us at info@tradesmenireland.ie. We will process removal requests within 30 days.
10. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: To understand website usage
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.
12. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may contact the Data Protection Commission (DPC) at:
www.dataprotection.ie
15. Contact Us
For privacy-related enquiries:
Email: info@tradesmenireland.ie