Research Development and Training

Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy
Maire Brophy Consulting
Effective Date: 25 June 2025

1. Who We Are & Contact Details

Controller: Máire Brophy Consulting
Consultant: Dr. Máire Brophy, based in Ireland
Contact: maire@mairebrophy.com

2. What Personal Data We Process & Why

As a research development consultancy, we may collect:

  • Contact Data: Name, email, phone – when you inquire about services.

  • Project Details: Research needs, budget, context.

  • Professional Data: Your organization, role – to tailor our work.

Legal basis for processing:

  • Consent: When you agree to receive proposals or communications.

  • Contractual necessity: You're engaging our services.

  • Legitimate interests: Managing and improving service delivery.

3. How We Use & Share Your Data

  • We use your data solely to provide consultancy, deliver proposals, and conduct professional communications.

  • We do not share your data with third parties, except trusted vendors (e.g., secure cloud services) under appropriate GDPR safeguards.

  • We never sell or use data for unrelated marketing.

4. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

We do not transfer personal data outside the EU/EEA. If necessary, we will implement adequate protections such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on approved codes of conduct.

5. Data Retention

We keep personal data as long as needed, typically:

  • Up to 5 years after a project concludes.

  • Up to 7 years if required for professional or legal reasons.
    Afterward, data is securely erased or anonymized.

6. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  1. Access the data we hold about you.

  2. Correct any incorrect data.

  3. Request deletion when no longer needed.

  4. Restrict processing under certain conditions.

  5. Receive data in a portable format.

  6. Object to our processing if not contractually required.

  7. Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, email us at the address above. We will respond within 1 month or up to 3 months if complexity requires it.

7. Cookies & Website Use

Our website uses basic analytics cookies to track visits anonymously. You can disable cookies via your browser without affecting site functionality.

8. Security

We maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

  • Encrypted storage for files.

  • Secure email (TLS).

  • Access controls and minimal data retention for communications.

9. Complaints & Queries

If you have questions or concerns, contact us first. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission: www.dataprotection.ie.

Changes to This Policy:
We review annually or as needed. The current effective date above reflects the most recent update.