Effective Date: [Insert Date]

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At Hereworks, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.

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1. Who We Are

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Hereworks is a digital building contractor based in Ireland.

Company Address: Unit 7-8, Block 13A, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland

Email:[Insert contact email]

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2. What Data We Collect

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We may collect the following personal data:

• Identity & Contact Information: Name, email address, company name, phone number (if submitted via contact forms)
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click interactions
• Marketing Preferences: Your choices related to receiving communications

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3. How We Collect Your Data

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We collect your data through:

• Contact or newsletter sign-up forms
• Cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Third-party integrations and platforms (e.g., CRM, marketing tools)
• Direct interactions or enquiries

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4. Legal Bases for Processing

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We process your data only where legally permitted, including:

• Consent – where you opt in to communications or marketing
• Contractual necessity – for inquiries or service agreements
• Legal obligation – when required by law
• Legitimate interest – such as improving our services or understanding usage

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5. How We Use Your Data

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Your data is used to:

• Respond to your enquiries or requests
• Improve user experience and site functionality
• Provide insights and analytics for internal use
• Send marketing emails (only with your explicit consent)
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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6. Who We Share It With

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We only share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Website and IT service providers
• CRM and email marketing tools
• Analytics and performance monitoring tools
• Regulators or law enforcement (where legally required)
• All third parties are contractually required to comply with GDPR standards.

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7. International Data Transfers

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If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Data Processing Agreements

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8. Data Retention

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We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted.

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9. Your Rights Under GDPR

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You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)

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To exercise any of your rights, contact us at: [Insert contact email]

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10. How We Protect Your Data

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We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to prevent unauthorised access, use, or disclosure of your data.

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11. Cookie Policy

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What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small files stored on your device to help websites function and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential, while others help us analyse traffic or personalise content.

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Types of Cookies We Use

Note: This is a sample – actual cookies in use may vary and should be reviewed periodically.

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Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences

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You can also manage cookies in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Google Help
• Firefox: Mozilla Help
• Safari: Apple Help
• Edge: Microsoft Help

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12. Updates to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

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📧 [Insert contact email]

 📍  Unit 7-8, Block 13A, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland