Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Halligan Ventilation Services (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website at hvs.ie, why we collect it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law.
Who We Are
Data Controller: Halligan Ventilation Services
Website: https://hvs.ie
Email: info@hvs.ie
Phone: 087 166 1121
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at the details above.
What Data We Collect
Information you provide to us
When you complete our contact or quote request form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Your message or project description
- Any building plans, drawings, or files you upload
Usage data
We may collect standard technical information that your browser sends automatically when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you viewed. This data is used solely to maintain and improve the website.
We do not currently use Google Analytics or any third-party tracking or advertising cookies.
Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| To respond to your enquiry and prepare a ventilation design proposal | Legitimate interests / pre-contractual steps (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| To contact you regarding your project, quote, or installation | Legitimate interests / contract performance |
| To maintain records of work carried out | Legal obligation / legitimate interests |
| To improve our website | Legitimate interests |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information you provide to:
- Review your building plans and prepare a bespoke ventilation design
- Contact you with a quote, design proposal, or follow-up questions
- Schedule and carry out installation or service visits
- Comply with any legal or regulatory obligations
We will not use your data for unsolicited marketing without your explicit consent.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. hosting), bound by data processing agreements
- Subcontractors involved in carrying out your installation, where necessary and only to the extent required
- Legal or regulatory authorities, if we are required to do so by law
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Enquiry and contact form data is retained for up to 2 years from last contact, or longer if a project proceeds, in which case records are kept for 7 years in line with standard Irish business and tax obligations.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
Cookies
Our website uses only technically necessary cookies required for it to function. We do not use advertising, tracking, or analytics cookies at this time.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure — ask us to delete your data, subject to any legal retention obligations
- Right to restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@hvs.ie. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), the Irish supervisory authority:
Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28
www.dataprotection.ie
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. File uploads and form submissions are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their own privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
For any questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy:
Email: info@hvs.ie
Phone: 087 166 1121