Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by BuildBlock Ireland located at Kildavin, Bunclody, Co. Carlow, Y21 PX98
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at info@buildblock.ie

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2. What Data We Collect‍

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• IP address
• Any information submitted through forms on this website

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3. How We Collect Your Data‍

We collect data when you:

• Submit a contact form
• Contact us directly via email or phone
• Interact with our website
• Accept cookies and tracking technologies

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4. Legal Basis for Processing‍

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interest – responding to enquiries and operating our website
• Contract – where processing is necessary to provide requested services
• Consent – for analytics, marketing cookies, and email communications where applicable

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5. How We Use Your Data‍

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide services
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send communications where you have opted in

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6. Sharing Your Data‍

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Google Analytics (GA4) – to analyse website usage
• Meta Pixel – to measure advertising performance

These providers process data on our behalf and in accordance with data protection laws.

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7. International Data Transfers‍

Some third-party services we use, including Google and Meta, may transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission are in place to protect your data.

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8. Data Retention‍

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Contact form enquiries: typically up to 12–24 months
• Analytics data: retained in line with Google Analytics settings (typically up to 14 months)

We may retain data longer where required to comply with legal obligations.

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9. Your Rights‍

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@buildblock.ie

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10. Marketing Communications‍

If you opt in to receive marketing communications, we may send updates about our services.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.

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11. Data Security‍

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure hosting environments
• HTTPS encryption
• Restricted access to personal data

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is completely secure.

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12. Right to Lodge a Complaint‍

If you believe your data protection rights have been breached, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

‍Email: info@dataprotection.ie

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13. Changes to This Policy‍

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

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14. Contact‍

For any questions regarding this policy:
info@buildblock.ie