Privacy Policy - BIAC.IE

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 14, 2025

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is BIAC.IE, located at Carn Cottage, Anaverna, Ravensdale, Louth A91F953, Ireland. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at web@biac.ie.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and website usage analytics.
Transaction Data: Details of purchases, services requested, and payment information.
Communication Data: Any information provided when you contact us via email, forms, or other means.

4. How We Collect Your Data

Your data may be collected in the following ways:

Directly from you when you register on our website, purchase a product or service, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
Automatically through cookies, analytics tracking, and similar technologies when you visit our website.
From third parties such as payment processors, advertising partners, or service providers.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and manage our services.
To process payments and transactions.
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
To communicate with you regarding inquiries, transactions, and updates.
To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
To prevent fraud and enhance security.

6. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you provide explicit permission for a specific use of your data.
Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract.
Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law.
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, provided that your rights are not overridden.

7. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in processing transactions, hosting our website, or managing marketing campaigns.
Legal Authorities: If required to comply with a legal obligation.
Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

8. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at web@biac.ie.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

12. Security Measures We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online data transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if significant, we will notify you via email or a website notice.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

BIAC.IE | web@biac.ie
Carn Cottage, Anaverna, Ravensdale, Louth A91F953, Ireland