PRIVACY POLICY
C.J. Falconer & Associates Cookies & Privacy Policy [Last Updated: May 2018]
This privacy statement sets out how C.J. Falconer & Associates uses and protects any information that you give CJFA when you use this website.
We follow the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which ensures that data is processed fairly and lawfully – and which outlines the obligations and responsibilities for organisations and businesses in how they collect, u
This privacy statement sets out how C.J. Falconer & Associates uses and protects any information that you give CJFA when you use this website.
We follow the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which ensures that data is processed fairly and lawfully – and which outlines the obligations and responsibilities for organisations and businesses in how they collect, use, and protect personal data. At the centre of the new law, is the requirement for organisations and businesses to be fully transparent about how they are using and safeguarding personal data, and to be able to demonstrate accountability for their data processing activities.
This ‘Privacy and Cookies Policy’ (the ‘Policy’) refers to the website, www.cjfa.ie (‘the website’). The website is operated by C.J. Falconer & Associates, situated at St. Patricks House, Newtown, Waterford, X91 RR76, Ireland. This Policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Please read the following carefully. Entering into this Website indicates that the user (either ‘user’ or ‘you’) has reviewed this Policy and has agreed to be bound by it as well as our Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms you must leave the website immediately.
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Our Privacy Policy explains:
– How Do We Use Information?
– What Information Do We Collect?
– Why Do We Collect This Information?
– How Do We Collect Information From You?
– The Choices We Offer, Including How to Access and Update Information
– Your Security, and How Disable/Enable Cookies
– List of the Strictly Necessary Cookies Which We Use
– Disclosure of Your Information
– Your Rights
– Changes to Our Privacy Policy
– Contact
We’ve tried to keep it as simple as possible, but if you’re not familiar with terms like cookies, IP addresses, and browsers, then we have also included links along the way to read further about these key terms, and other additional information. Your privacy matters to CJFA, so whether you are new user to our site, or a long-time user, please do take the time to get to know our Practice, and Policies – and if you have any questions, Contact Us.
CJFA may change this statement ongoingly by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This current statement is effective from May 24th 2018.
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What Information Do We Collect?
We may collect the following information:
– Analytics (Through Cookies)
– Contact information including email address, telephone numbers etc. (Through Query Contact Forms, and Newsletter Sign-Up Forms, that you enter)
CJFA is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
We fully respect your right to privacy in relation to your interactions with the website, and let you know what information we will collect, and how we will use your information. Also, we only collect and use individual user details where we have legitimate business reasons, and where we are legally entitled to do so. Information in relation to personal data collection is available on http://www.dataprotection.ie, the website of the Irish Data Protection Commissioner.
We will collect information in two principle ways:
– Information you give us by completing forms on our website for example when you sign up to our mailing list or contact us about a project query; and
– Information we automatically collect about you when you visit the website by the use of cookies as explained in detail below.
IP Addresses
We collect IP addresses from visitors to our Website (an IP address is a number that can uniquely identify a specific computer, or other network device on the internet). This allows us to identify the location of users, to block disruptive use, and to establish the number of visits from different countries and cities. We analyse this data for trend and statistics reasons, such as which parts of our website users are visiting, and how long they spend there; essentially to know what interests you most, or what information you find more beneficial regarding our Practice & Company, and the Construction Industry.
Cookies
We collate information on all our website traffic that is represented in aggregate format through ‘cookies’. We use third parties such as Google Analytics to collect user information, including through the use of cookies. They help us to improve our website and to deliver many of the functions that make your browser experience more user friendly.
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Why Do We Collect This Information, & How Do We Use That Information?
What we do with the information we gather?
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
– To provide services, and correspondence that you have requested (e.g., when you contact us through the Contact form, to discuss a potential project);
– We may use the information to improve our products and services;
– We may periodically send promotional emails about new project-developments, and news or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided (both only if you have signed up to our email Newsletter list, or specifically asked for us to send you this information);
– We may use the information to customise the website per your interests;
We use cookies to:
– Help identify your computer so we can tailor your user experience (first party cookie);
– Track the pages visited by users of the site, via Google Analytics (first & third party cookies);
– Embed social media content such as YouTube videos (third party cookie);
– Embed media content such as Adobe InDesing/PDF reader viewers (third party cookie);
– To keep you up-to-date on news & developments, when/if you sign up to our MailChimp newsletter
[View the Google Analytics Data Privacy & Security / Also see Google Privacy Policy];
[View the YouTube Privacy Policy / Also see Google Cookies Policy];
[View the Adobe Privacy Policy];
[View the MailChimp Privacy Policy]
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How Do We Collect Information From You?
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a very small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded/stored on your computer, tablet, mobile or other device, when you visit a website. Only that website’s server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Each cookie is unique to your web browser, and contains some anonymous information such as a unique identifier, the site name, and some digits and numbers. Cookies are used by websites to do a number of things, e.g. remembering your preferences, counting the number of people looking at a website, etc..
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (‘first party cookies’) or they may be set by other websites who run content on the page you are viewing (‘third party cookies’ – e.g., YouTube; Google Analytics; etc.).
First-Party Cookies
Cookies which are set by the website you are visiting – in this case, www.cjfa.ie.
Third-Party Cookies:
Some cookies have been set on our websites are not related to C.J. Falconer & Associates. When you visit a page with content embedded from, for example, YouTube, Adobe, MailChimp, Twitter, or social media widgets/embeds like video, Tweet, or PDF viewers, these service providers may use their own cookies. We do not control the use of these cookies, and cannot access them fully, due to the way that these technologies work, as they can only be accessed by the party who originally set them. You should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies.
The Websites Which Use Third-Party Cookies, Which May Be Requested By Our Website, Include:
Adobe: Adobe Privacy Policy
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Data Privacy & Security / Also see Google Privacy Policy
MailChimp: MailChimp Privacy Policy
Twitter: Twitter Privacy Policy
YouTube: YouTube Privacy Policy / Also see Google Cookies Policy
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Your Security, and How Disable/Enable Cookies
Security:
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How To Control Cookies:
Controlling/Disabling Cookies Within Your Browser:
Some people find the idea of a website storing information on their computer or mobile device a bit intrusive, particularly when this information is stored and used by a third-party without them knowing. Although this is generally quite harmless you may not want this in place. If you prefer, it is possible to block some or all cookies, or even to delete cookies that have already been set; but you need to be aware that you might lose some functions of that website.
If you don’t want to receive cookies, you can modify your browser so that it notifies you when cookies are sent to it, or you can refuse cookies altogether. You can also delete cookies that have already been set.
If you wish to restrict or block web browser cookies which are set on your device, then you can do this through your browser settings. A browser is a program you use to view web pages. Your browser allows you to control what cookies are set on your computer, and how long they are stored. You may have more than one browser installed on your computer. In this case, you will need to change the settings for each browser you use.
Browser Help Pages Relating to Cookie Settings:
Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products. Please see below for more information.
– Internet Explorer
– Google Chrome
– Mozilla Firefox
– Safari
– Opera
For other browsers, please consult the documentation that your browser manufacturer provides.
Alternatively, you may wish to visit About Cookies which contains comprehensive information on how to do this on a wide variety of desktop browsers.
Our website will work without cookies, but you may lose some features and functionality if you choose to disable cookies.
More information about cookies and details of how to manage or disable them can be found on About Cookies. Further information on cookies and data protection are available from either the Data Protection Commissioner (Ireland).
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Your Rights
We fully respect your right to privacy in relation to your interactions with the website, and let you know what information we will collect, and how we will use your information. Also, we only collect and use individual user details where we have legitimate business reasons, and where we are legally entitled to do so. Information in relation to personal data collection is available on http://www.dataprotection.ie, the website of the Irish Data Protection Commissioner.
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. You can exercise your right at any time by contacting us at mail@cjfa.ie.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ensures that data is processed fairly and lawfully, and gives you the right to access information held about you. Your right of access can be exercised in accordance with the Act. Any access request will be subject to a fee of €10 to meet our costs in providing you with details of the information we hold about you.
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Changes to Our Privacy Policy
This ‘Privacy and Cookies Policy’ (the ‘Policy’) refers to the website, www.cjfa.ie (‘the website’). The website is operated by C.J. Falconer & Associates (CJFA), situated at St. Patricks House, Newtown, Waterford, X91 RR76, Ireland.
Your privacy matters to CJFA, so whether you are new user to our site, or a long-time user, please do take the time to get to know our Practice, and Policies. CJFA may change this statement ongoingly by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This current statement is effective from May 25th 2018
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Contact
Should you have any questions, comments, and requests regarding this Privacy Policy are welcomed, and should be addressed to mail@cjfa.ie.
