1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Gemma Ginty Architecture (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website (gemmagintyarchitecture.ie) and engage with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
Gemma Ginty Architecture, Coilleach, An Spidéal, Ireland, is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us via our contact forms or email.
Website Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Project Information: Information you provide to us regarding your project, including plans, drawings, and other relevant details.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide you with information about our services.
To manage and execute architectural projects.
To improve our website and services.
To comply with legal obligations.
To send you information that you have requested.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal bases:
Consent: When you provide us with your consent to process your information for specific purposes.
Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that your rights and freedoms do not override those interests.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Sharing
We may share your personal information with:
Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services (e.g., hosting providers, IT support).
Legal authorities when required by law.
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) in Ireland.
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Gemma Ginty Architects
admin@gemmagintyarcitects.ie