Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Stradbally Farm Services provides agricultural equipment and products to farmers across Ireland.
Website:
https://stradballyfarmservices.com
Contact email for data protection queries:
info@stradballyfarmservices.com
For the purposes of data protection law, Stradbally Farm Services acts as a Data Controller in relation to personal data collected through our website and in the course of providing our services.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity and Contact Data
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Date of birth (where relevant)
Customer and Enquiry Data
- Details of enquiries
- Product or service requirements
- Order and transaction details
- Correspondence via phone, email, or messaging services (including WhatsApp where used)
Financial Data
- Payment-related information (excluding card details)
Technical Data
When you use our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Website usage data
- Cookie and analytics data
We do not intentionally collect special category personal data.
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data when you:
- Submit a contact form on our website
- Contact us by phone, email, or messaging services (including WhatsApp)
- Make an enquiry or purchase products
- Interact with our website
We collect data directly from you and, where relevant, from business contacts associated with your enquiry.
4. Purposes of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing quotations
- Processing orders and supplying products
- Customer service and support
- Managing customer relationships
- Fraud prevention and security
- Business administration, including accounting and record-keeping
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
Contract
Processing necessary to provide products or services or take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Legal Obligation
To comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements.
Legitimate Interests
For:
- Responding to enquiries
- Managing operations
- Preventing fraud
- Improving services
We ensure these interests do not override your rights.
Consent
Where applicable (e.g. cookies or optional marketing), you may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Marketing Communications
We may send occasional updates or communications where:
- You have requested information; or
- It is relevant to existing customers and permitted by law
You can opt out at any time.
7. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Embedded content (e.g. maps or videos)
- Basic website functionality cookies
Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent.
8. Sharing Personal Data
We do not sell personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties, including:
- IT and website hosting providers
- Email and communication service providers
- Accounting or bookkeeping software providers
- Payment providers
- Analytics providers
- Professional advisers (e.g. accountants)
All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with GDPR.
9. International Transfers
Some providers may process data outside the EEA.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods:
- Customer records – up to 6 years (legal/tax reasons)
- Enquiries – up to 24 months
- Transaction data – as required by law
Retention may be extended where required for legal or regulatory reasons.
11. Security Measures
We implement appropriate safeguards including:
- Secure website (SSL)
- Password-protected systems
- Restricted data access
- Regular updates and security protection
12. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint
Contact: info@stradballyfarmservices.com
We may request proof of identity.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.