Privacy Statement

WHAT IS A PRIVACY STATEMENT

The https://www.osullivankenny.ie/ website (the "Website") is operated by O'Sullivan Kenny LLP ("O'Sullivan Kenny Solicitors" “our” “us” or “we”). We respect your right to privacy and this Privacy Statement ("Statement") sets out the basis on which we use, process, store or disclose any personal data detailed below ("Personal Data") we collect from you or that you provide to us through the Website. The information provided by you will be held by us as a data controller.

 

This Statement, together with our website terms and conditions of use (the “Terms of Use”) and our Cookies Policy applies to your use of the Website.

 

OVERVIEW OF THIS STATEMENT

We collect Personal Data from you when you use the website and process this Personal Data for the purposes of providing you with access to the Website which we are entitled under the Terms of Use to do. You can also choose to provide your Personal Data to us via email which we will process for the purposes of responding to your queries or requesting resources. Responding to these queries is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests. We only store your Personal Data on secure servers within the EEA. we will only share your Personal Data with law enforcement agencies or public bodies if required by law to do so.

 

PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We will collect and process the following Personal Data from you:

 

Device Information

When using the Website or availing of services related to the Website, you provide us with personal information. This  includes information about:

your device browser and other information derived from cookies used on the Website. Please see our Cookies Notice for further information.

details of your visits to the Website such as traffic data, location data and the resources, advertisements and Linked Websites that you access through the Website.

 

 

You can choose to provide us with the following Personal Data:

 

Query Information

You may choose to give us additional information such as your [first name, last name, e-mail address, address, telephone number and other details] when contacting us or submitting enquiries through the Website. If you choose to provide us with this information, we will keep a record of this correspondence for as long as is necessary to deal with this query (please see the section on How Long we Keep Your Data for further information).  

 

 

HOW & WHY WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

The following table details the legal basis for (the "Legal Basis") and the reasons why ("Purposes") we process your Personal Data:

 

LEGAL BASES & PURPOSES

• Legal Basis: Contract

  • Purpose(s):

    • To provide you with access to the Website and to allow you to use the Website as set out in the Terms of Use.

  • Personal Data Processed:

    • Access to the Website

    • Device Information

• Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests

  • Purpose(s):

    • To improve and monitor website efficiency and enhance your use of the Website.

    • To provide, improve, test, and monitor the effectiveness of the Website.

    • To monitor metrics such as the total number of visitors, traffic data, and demographic patterns.

    • To ensure the content on the Website is presented in the most effective manner for you and your device.

    • To respond to any queries or requests submitted by you regarding the Website.

    • To process and respond to any enquiries or requests you submit to us by emailing info@osullivankenny.ie.

    • To seek your views on the Website and our services.

    • To provide you with information on services offered by us, our partners, or our advertisers which may be of interest to you.

  • Personal Data Processed:

    • Device Information

    • Query Information

 

 

WHO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA WITH

we will only disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

 

 

• Recipient(s): Prospective Sellers or Buyers of Business Assets

  • Legal Basis:

    • It is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests to transfer your Personal Data in circumstances where we are acquired by a third party. This third party will be bound by this Statement and will be subject to the same data protection obligations as us.

  • Purpose(s):

    • To facilitate the acquisition of us by a third party.

    • To facilitate the acquisition of a significant portion or substantially all of our assets by a third party.

  • Personal Data Disclosed:

    • Device Information

    • Query Information

• Recipient(s): Regulatory Authorities, Law Enforcement Agencies, Public Bodies, and Third Party Companies

  • Legal Basis:

    • It is necessary for the purposes of complying with our legal obligations for us to transfer your Personal Data to these recipients in certain circumstances.

  • Purpose(s):

    • To comply with any applicable legal obligation, court order, summons, search warrants, or any other legal or regulatory obligation or request to which we are subject.

    • To protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

  • Personal Data Disclosed:

    • Device Information

    • Query Information

• Recipient(s): Regulatory Authorities, Law Enforcement Agencies, Public Bodies, and Third Party Companies

  • Legal Basis:

    • It is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests to transfer your Personal Data to these recipients in the event that you breach the Terms of Use or any other agreement to which we are a party.

  • Purpose(s):

    • To enforce or apply the Terms of Use and other agreements or to investigate potential breaches.

  • Personal Data Disclosed:

    • Device Information

    • Query Information

 

 

 

STORING OF AND TRANSFERS OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA

The data that we collect from you is stored inside the European Economic Area ("EEA"). we do not transfer your personal data outside the EEA.

 

All information you provide to us is stored on secure servers hosted by our internet service provider or email service provider.

 

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will always do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will endeavour to use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access.

 

 

LINKS

The Website contains links to other websites ("Linked Websites"). We are not responsible for the privacy statements or practices on the Linked Websites. This Privacy Statement governs only information collected on the Website. When accessing Linked Websites, you should read the privacy statement published on the relevant Linked Website. The terms of our Privacy Statement do not apply to Linked Websites. Please check these statements before you submit any Personal Data to Linked Websites.

 

The Website contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties for your convenience and information only. we accept no liability in connection with any Linked Website, or any contract entered into or through a Linked Website. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources, and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of Linked Websites.

 

HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR

We will keep your Personal Data for the following periods

 

• Personal Data: Device Information

  • Retention Period: Device information is retained by Google and subject to their policy detailed in the Cookie Policy.

• Personal Data: Query Information

  • Retention Period: Indefinitely, in case there is a dispute in the future.

 

 

YOUR RIGHTS AND HOW TO EXERCISE THEM

The table below sets out the rights which you have to address any concerns or queries with us about our processing of your Personal Data:

 

 

• Right to be Informed

  • You have the right to know whether your Personal Data is being processed by us, how we use your Personal Data, and your rights in relation to your Personal Data.

• Right of Access

  • You have the right to request a copy of the Personal Data held by us about you.

  • You can access information regarding the processing of your Personal Data, including:

    1. The purposes of processing.

    2. The categories of Personal Data concerned.

    3. The recipients of your Personal Data.

    4. The period for which your Personal Data will be stored.

    5. The existence of your right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner.

    6. The source of your Personal Data.

• Right to Rectification

  • You have the right to request that we amend any inaccurate Personal Data that we have about you.

• Right to Erasure

  • You have the right to ask us to erase your Personal Data where:

    1. It is no longer necessary to perform the contract.

    2. You withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis permitting us to process your Personal Data.

    3. You object to the processing and we have no overriding legitimate grounds.

    4. Your Personal Data have been unlawfully processed.

    5. It must be erased to comply with a legal obligation.

  • Note: Some Personal Data may be required for the Website to function properly.

• Right to Restriction of Processing

  • You have the right to ask us to restrict processing your Personal Data in the following situations:

    1. Where you contest the accuracy of your Personal Data.

    2. Where the processing is unlawful and you do not want us to delete your Personal Data.

    3. Where we no longer need your Personal Data for the purposes of processing, but you require the data in relation to a legal claim.

    4. Where you have objected to us processing your Personal Data pending the verification as to whether our legitimate interests override yours or in connection with legal proceedings.

  • When this right is exercised, we may only store your Personal Data.

  • We may not further process the data unless certain conditions apply.

  • Note: Processing some of your Personal Data may be necessary to provide the Website services, and restrictions on processing may affect your ability to use the Website.

  • We will inform you before lifting the processing restriction.

• Right to Data Portability

  • You may request your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

  • You may request the transmission of your Personal Data directly to another data controller, where technically feasible.

  • This right arises under certain conditions regarding the legal basis of processing and the means of processing.

• Right to Object

  • You have the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data where we process it based on pursuing our legitimate interests.

• Right to Object to Automated Decision-Making, including Profiling

  • You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, with significant effects.

  • There may be exceptions where processing is necessary for our contract with you or based on your explicit consent.

  • You are entitled to a review of any such decision to express your point of view.

 

You can exercise any of these rights by submitting a request to info@osullivankenny.ie.

 

We will provide you with information on any action taken upon your request in relation to any of these rights without undue delay and at the latest within one month of receiving your request. We may extend this up to 2 months if necessary, however we will inform you if this arises.

 

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner with regards to us processing your Personal Data. You can contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner as follows:

 

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

Canal House

Station Road

Portarlington

County Laois

 

Phone:

+353 57 868 4800

+353 761 104 800

 

LoCall: 1890 25 22 31

 

Email: info@dataprotection.ie

 

Fax: +353 57 868 4757

 

 

 

PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR CHILDREN

The Website is not targeted at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from any person who is under the age of 18. If it comes to our attention that we have collected personal data from a person under the age of 18, we will delete this information as soon as reasonably possible. If you have reason to believe that this has occurred, please contact us at info@osullivankenny.ie

 

CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT

If we amend this Statement, in whole or part, any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email or when you use the Website. The new Statement may be displayed on-screen and you may be required to read and accept it to continue your use of the Website.

 

If at any time we decide to use your Personal Data in a manner significantly different from that stated in this Statement, or otherwise disclosed to you at the time it was collected, we will notify you by e-mail, and you will have a choice as to whether or not we use your Personal Data in the new manner.

 

WHO TO CONTACT

Questions, comments and requests regarding this Statement are welcomed and should be addressed to info@osullivankenny.ie.