Privacy Policy

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Gaoithe Advisory is committed to handling personal data responsibly and in line with applicable data protection law.

1. Who we are

Gaoithe Advisory provides external risk scanning and decision support services.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

patrick.halford@gaoithe.org
 

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• name

• email address

• organisation name

• information submitted through contact or scan request forms

• call links, uploaded documents, or other materials provided for the Horizon Europe Risk Scan

• website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools

• payment-related information processed through Stripe or other payment providers

We do not intentionally collect more data than is needed to operate the website and deliver our services.
 

3. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

• respond to enquiries

• review and process scan requests

• deliver the Horizon Europe Risk Scan and related services

• send payment links and service communications

• maintain website security and performance

• improve the website and service offering

• comply with legal and accounting obligations

4. Legal basis for processing

Depending on the situation, we process personal data on one or more of the following bases:

• to take steps at your request before entering into a contract

• to perform a contract

• to comply with legal obligations

• for legitimate business interests, such as operating and improving the website and services

• where required, on the basis of consent

5. Payments

Payments may be processed through Stripe or another third-party payment provider. We do not store full payment card details ourselves. Payment information is handled in accordance with the payment provider’s own terms and privacy practices.

6. Sharing data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website and deliver services, such as:

• website hosting providers

• form or email service providers

• payment providers

• analytics providers

We may also disclose data where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including service delivery, record-keeping, and compliance with legal obligations.

8. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal data

• request correction of inaccurate data

• request deletion of your data

• object to certain processing

• request restriction of processing

• request transfer of your data where applicable

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at patrick.halford@gaoithe.org.

9. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, understand traffic, and improve performance. Where required, cookie choices will be presented to users.

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed fully secure.

11. Changes

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

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact:

Patrick Halford / Gaoithe Advisory
patrick.halford@gaoithe.org