Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15/07/2026‍ ‍

Website: placefinance.ie

Business: Place Finance Services

Location: Ireland

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us through our contact forms. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are

Controller:‍ ‍

Place Finance Services

Avoca, Co.Wicklow

hello@placefinance.ie

0404 - 50040

We are responsible for deciding how your personal data is processed.

3. Personal Data We Collect

A. Information You Provide

When you submit a contact form, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Message content

  • Any other information you choose to provide

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • General (non‑precise) location

This is collected through:

  • Squarespace analytics

  • Google Analytics

  • Essential website cookies

  • Performance and traffic cookies

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the website function and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies Required for the website to operate. These do not require consent.

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) Help us understand how visitors use the site. These require consent under GDPR.

  • Performance cookies Improve site speed and functionality.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and improve user experience.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Interaction data

Google may process this data outside the EU.

Safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) apply.

6. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve website performance

  • Maintain website security

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on:

  • Consent – when you submit a contact form or accept analytics cookies

  • Legitimate interests – website analytics, security, and performance

  • Legal obligation – where required by Irish or EU law

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: up to 24 months

  • Analytics data: according to Google Analytics retention settings

  • Legal obligations may require longer retention

9. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Squarespace (hosting and analytics)

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis)

  • Professional advisors (only if legally required)

  • Regulatory authorities (only if legally required)

All third‑party processors comply with GDPR requirements.

10. International Data Transfers

Some services (e.g., Google Analytics) may process data outside the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • GDPR‑compliant data processing agreements

11. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: [Insert your email]

12. Security Measures

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure Squarespace hosting

  • Access controls

  • Regular security reviews

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled:

Email: hello@placefinance.ie

Address: Avoca, Co.Wicklow

Phone: 0404 - 50040