GDPR Policy

Welcome to ADS Consultancy Max. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Irish data protection laws to ensure that your personal data is handled securely and transparently. This GDPR Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, as well as your rights under GDPR.

By using our website, www.adsconsultancymax.ie, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Data Controller Information

The data controller for your personal data is:

ADS Consultancy Max
Email: info@adsconsultancymax.ie
Phone: +353 1 460 4289
Address: Unit G2, Ballymount Road Lower, Dublin 12

We are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identification Data: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Business Information: Information related to your business, if applicable.
  • Website Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and cookies.
  • Marketing Preferences: Your communication and marketing preferences, if you have opted to receive our newsletters or updates.
3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes, in compliance with GDPR principles:

  • Provision of Services: To deliver the services you have requested or to respond to your inquiries.
  • Communication: To communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, and promotional offers if you have opted in.
  • Website Optimization: To analyze website performance, improve user experience, and ensure the website functions efficiently.
  • Compliance: To comply with Irish and EU legal obligations, including tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
  • Security: To ensure the safety and security of our website, detect fraud, and prevent unauthorized access.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. Depending on the context, our lawful bases may include:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for processing (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take pre-contractual steps.
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is required to comply with legal obligations under Irish law.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights (e.g., improving website functionality).
5. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

5.1. Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, including information about how and why it is being processed.

5.2. Right to Rectification

You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.

5.3. Right to Erasure

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under specific conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.

5.4. Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain circumstances, such as while we verify the accuracy of your data.

5.5. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer it to another data controller.

5.6. Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

5.7. Right to Withdraw Consent

If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided above. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.

6. Data Security

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

  • Secure data storage facilities.
  • Regular review of data processing practices.
  • Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel only.
  • Encryption of sensitive information where applicable.
7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this GDPR Policy or to comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Transfers

Your personal data is stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we need to transfer data outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
  • Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs).
  • Transfers to countries with adequate data protection standards as determined by the European Commission.
9. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy, which complies with the E-Privacy Directive.

10. Third-Party Processors

We may use third-party service providers to process personal data on our behalf for specific purposes, such as website hosting, analytics, or email marketing. These third parties are bound by data protection agreements to ensure the security and confidentiality of your data.

11. Complaints

If you believe that your rights under GDPR have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 57 868 4800

We encourage you to contact us first to address any concerns, and we will make every effort to resolve your queries.

12. Changes to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Policy or your data, please contact us:

ADS Consultancy Max
Email: info@adsconsultancymax.ie
Phone: +353 1 460 5289