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Privacy policy

Scope of this policy

This privacy policy applies to www.lcpireland.com and any other websites of LCP where a link to this privacy policy is provided. Where links from our websites are provided to non-LCP websites, LCP is not responsible for those websites. For all other processing of personal information, please see LCP’s third party privacy notice.

Why do we collect personal data?

The primary purpose of LCP’s website is to be a dynamic resource and business tool to help you learn more about LCP. When visiting our website we are committed to maintaining your privacy. Any personal data that you provide will be used only by LCP (and/or relevant LCP local operating company), and will not be disclosed to any other party or for any other reason (other than set out below) without your prior consent.

What personal data do we gather?

We collect personal data on our websites in two ways:

  1. directly (for example, when you fill in a form and provide data to access a publication, contact us or register to attend an event); and
  2. indirectly (for example, through our website's technology Act-On and cookies (see our cookie policy on how we use cookies).

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • data that you provide by filling in forms on our website, eg contacting us;
  • if you email us, we may keep a record of that correspondence;
  • our website collects data about your computer, including (where available) your IP address, operating system and browser type, for system administration, to filter traffic, to look up user domains and to report on statistics; and
  • details of your visits to our website, the pages you view and resources you access or download, including but not limited to, traffic data and location data. Please see our cookie policy for more information.

How do we use data that we collect from our website?

We use personal data to provide you with information you request and for other purposes which we describe to you at the point where it is collected or for the purpose for which you have provided your information. The legal basis upon which we collect your personal data is either that you have consented to providing that data to us or that it is in your interest for us to collect and process your personal data because we are processing it in ways in which you would reasonably expect and for your benefit. 

The following are some examples of where we use your personal data:

  • to fulfil your contact us form requests;
  • to fulfil your registration to one of our events;
  • to contact you for marketing purposes (see Marketing section below).

We analyse your IP and browser information to determine what is most effective about our website, to help us identify ways to improve it and make it more effective. Please see our cookies policy for more information.

Marketing

Where you have consented to receiving marketing communications from us, we may use your personal data to send you targeted emails for marketing purposes.

We send commercial e-mails to individuals at our client or other companies with whom we want to develop or maintain a business relationship in accordance with applicable marketing laws. Our targeted e-mail messages typically include web beacons, cookies, and similar technologies that allow us to know whether you open, read, or delete the message, and links you may click.

When you click a link in a marketing e-mail you receive from LCP, we will also use a cookie to log what pages you view and what content you download from our websites, even if you are not registered at or signed into our site.

Preferences and opt out

To update your marketing preferences or your details please contact us here

To opt out of all email communications please contact us here.

Security

Although we maintain appropriate technological and organisational security measures to protect the security of your data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration, the security of the transmission of information via the internet cannot always be guaranteed. You acknowledge this in your use of our website.

Data retention periods

We will retain your personal data for so long as the purpose you have provided it for still exists unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Sensitive information

We request that you do not disclose any sensitive personal data (this relates to information about your health, race or ethnicity origins, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union activities, sexual life or details of criminal offences), or any more personal data than is necessary through our website.

Your rights 

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access – the right to request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
  • Right to rectification – the right to have your data corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Right to erasure – the right to have your data deleted or removed if it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was obtained.
  • Right to restrict processing – the right to request that the way in which we use your data is restricted to certain uses which you may specify.
  • Right to data portability – the right, where applicable, to have your data transferred to another organisation.
  • Right to object – the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances eg for direct marketing purposes. In the event that you have not consented to our use of your personal data and we are not using your data in a way in which you would reasonably expect or you do not consider that we are using your data for your benefit, then you may object to us collecting and using your personal data. You may withdraw any consent you have given in respect of your personal data at any time.  

If you wish to exercise any of these rights please contact us using the contact details below.  We will aim to respond to any request received from you within one month of receipt. 

Transfer outside of the EEA

We will only transfer your data outside of the European Economic Area in circumstances where:

  • you ask us to do so;
  • the European Commission has determined that the country, territory and/or organisation that is receiving the data ensures an adequate level of protection; and/or
  • there are appropriate safeguards in place for your data (ie your rights in respect of that data are still enforceable and effective remedies are still available to you).

Automated decision making

The only circumstance in which we use your personal data for the purpose of profiling (automated decision making) is through cookies on our website. You can view our cookies policy here.

Complaints

We aim to meet the highest standards when collecting and using your personal data. However, if you believe we are not meeting these standards and wish to make a complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

In the event that your query has not been resolved to your satisfaction, you have the right to raise the matter with the Data Protection Commissioner, call 1890 252231 or email info@dataprotection.ie.

Changes to our privacy policy

We keep our privacy policy under regular review and place any updates on our website. This privacy policy was last updated on 4th March 2024.

How to contact us?

If you would like further information about this privacy notice or how to request your personal data you can email us at info@lcpireland.com or write to the address provided below. Lane Clark & Peacock Ireland Limited may charge our clients a statutory administration fee to comply with requests.

GDPR, Lane Clark & Peacock Ireland Ltd, Office 2, Grand Canal Wharf, South Dock Road, Dublin 4