Gibney Hogan LLP Privacy Policy

Welcome to Gibney Hogan LLP (all references to “we”, “us” and “our” in this policy refers to Gibney Hogan LLP) and our website www.gibneyhogan.ie. Protecting your personal information is important to us. This privacy policy will explain how we use the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

What data do we collect?

We collect the following data:-.

  • Personal identification information relating to you that you choose to provide to us (Name, email address, phone number, employer, role etc.);
  • Information generated by our analytics tools;
  • Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device etc.

How do we collect your data?

You directly provide us with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:-

  • Consent to us doing so;
  • Make an enquiry via our website;
  • Sign up to receive updates from our website;
  • Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies;
  • Engage us to provide you with our services;
  • Respond and engage in any recruitment process.

How will we use your data?

We collect your data to use in the following circumstances:-

  • For the legitimate interest of providing legal services to you including instructing counsel on your behalf and other professional service providers in relation to the legal services being provided by us;
  • Recovering fees or costs associated with the provision of legal services to you;
  • Complying with our legal obligation by verifying the identify or our clients so as to comply with anti-money laundering laws and regulations;
  • Engaging in recruitment processes;
  • Providing legal insights and news updates;
  • Liaising with our insurers, the Law Society of Ireland, our auditor, the Revenue Commissioners and other regulatory bodies and authorities.

Recipients of Data

We may disclosure your personal data to other persons or organisations in connection with the above purposes including with Gibney Hogan Services Limited and/or third parties who we engage to provide services to us in connection with this website, our auditors, IT providers, other outsourced service providers and to our insurers, the Law Society of Ireland, the Revenue Commissioners and other regulatory bodies and authorities as required by law.

Retention

We will retain your personal information only for so long as is necessary. We will retain your data for the specific purposes described herein and/or to comply with our legal obligations under applicable laws and/or to deal with any claim or dispute that may arise between you and us.

Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or alteration. Despite our efforts, no security system is completely infallible. If you notice any security concerns, contact info@gibneyhogan.ie.

Marketing

We may send you information about legal news or legal services from time to time. If you receive marketing emails, you may always opt out at a later date by choosing to unsubscribe. However, your details may still be retained but marketing communications will be no longer sent to you.

What are your data protection rights?

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. You are entitled to the following:-

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to us processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights (save in relation to marketing communications which contain an unsubscribe button), please contact us as follows:-

By email: info@gibneyhogan.ie

By post: Gibney Hogan LLP, 26/27 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 X361

Transfer of data outside the EEA

We may transfer your data outside the EEA and in doing so, we will ensure that there are appropriate measures in place so that we may comply with our obligations concerning such transfers.

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including understanding how you use our website.

What types of cookies do we use?

Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are essential for a website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively, and they cannot be disabled.

Performance cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter errors. This information helps improve how the website functions and enhances the user experience.

How can I control the cookie preferences?

Cookie preferences are managed via the cookie consent plug-in.

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Third party websites

Our website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

We keep this privacy policy under regular review and place any updates on this website.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

By email: info@gibneyhogan.ie

By post: Gibney Hogan LLP, 26/27 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 X361

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may make a compliant to the Irish Data Protection Commission.