Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 13th October 2025
Last Updated: 13th October 2025
1. Introduction
Joseph Barrett Contractors ("we," "us," or "our") is a building contractor company based in Dublin, Ireland. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable Irish and European Union data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
Data Controller: Joseph Barrett Contractors
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Contact Form Submission
When you submit the contact form on our website, the following information may be collected:
Contact Information: Name, email address and phone number
Additional Information: Any details you voluntarily provide in contact form
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR Article 6, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): To respond to your business inquiries and provide our services
Contract Performance (Article 6(1)(b)): To fulfill our contractual obligations when providing services
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected solely for the following purposes:
Service Delivery: To help fulfil service delivery
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
Business Operations: To maintain records of client communications and potential services
We do not use your data for marketing purposes, automated decision-making, or profiling.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
5.1 Contact Form Submission
When you submit the contact form on our website, your information is processed by Framer through their mail service. Framer acts as a data processor in this capacity. Framer has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure GDPR compliance.
5.2 No Other Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties except as required by law or with your explicit consent.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure data transmission protocols
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Inquiry Data: Retained for 1 year after initial contact unless a business relationship is established
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access (Article 15)
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification (Article 16)
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (Article 17)
You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)
You can request that we limit how we process your personal data.
Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Article 21)
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website does not use cookies or tracking technologies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Contact Information
Data Protection Inquiries
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights under GDPR:
Data Protection Authority
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:
Phone: (01) 765 01 00
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the updated policy on our website
Indicating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by Irish law and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Irish courts.