Privay Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/12/2024

Paul Connolly Opticians ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.
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Data Controller

Paul Connolly Opticians is the data controller for the information you provide via our website. You can contact us at:
Paul Connolly Opticians
77 Main St, Cavan, H12 P0A4
connollyoptometry@gmail.com
049 4332635

Information We Collect

We only collect and process personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through the message box on our website. This includes:

• Name
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number
• Message Details

We do not collect or process sensitive personal data, nor do we use tracking tools like cookies or analytics.
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Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to Enquiries: To respond to your queries submitted via the message box.
• Providing Services: To provide information about our services and assist with your needs.

The legal basis for processing your data is Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest) and, where applicable, Article 6(1)(a) (consent).
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Google Maps

Our website includes Google Maps on the Contact Us page to help users locate our practice. While we do not collect data through this feature, Google Maps may process your data in accordance with its own privacy policies. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for further information.
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Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights.
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Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Typically, this is:

• Enquiries: For up to 12 months after your last communication with us, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
• Customers: If you become a customer, we will retain your personal data for the duration of our relationship and as required by applicable legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. This includes holding onto records for warranty or service-related purposes and to comply with statutory retention periods.

Once this period expires, your data will be securely deleted.
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Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Access: The right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
2. Correction: The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
3. Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
4. Restriction: The right to restrict processing of your data under certain circumstances.
5. Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
6. Portability: The right to request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
7. Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland if you believe we are not complying with GDPR. Visit their website at www.dataprotection.ie for more information.
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Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. This includes safeguarding against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration of your information.
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Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites, such as details about our history or the charity we support. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies when accessing external links.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Paul Connolly Opticians
77 Main St, Cavan, H12 P0A4
connollyoptometry@gmail.com
049 4332635