How we use your Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted via our website

• To provide information about our services

• To assess whether we may be able to assist you

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• To improve the performance and security of our website

• For analytics and statistical purposes (where consent is given)

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you submit an enquiry or accept cookies

• Contractual necessity – where processing is required prior to entering a client relationship

• Legal obligation – where we are required to retain data under law

• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and services, provided those interests do not override your rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Non-essential cookies are not set unless you give explicit consent.

Full details are available in our Cookie Policy, which can be accessed via the cookie banner or website footer.

Who we Share Data With

We may share personal data with:

• IT and website service providers

• Professional advisers (where necessary)

• Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal data.

Where third-party processors are used, we ensure appropriate data processing agreements are in place.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g. analytics or hosting services) may process data outside the EU/EEA.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Enquiry data: typically up to 12 months

• Client-related data: in line with legal and regulatory retention obligations

• Analytics data: as configured within our analytics tools

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request rectification of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Data portability (where applicable)

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is relied upon)

To exercise your rights, contact: info@ormondesolicitors.ie

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
www.dataprotection.ie

Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on our website.