Gregory Archaeology respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and relevant Irish data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us via www.gregoryarchaeology.com.

Who We Are

Gregory Archaeology provides archaeological consultancy and related services throughout Ireland. For the purposes of GDPR, we act as the Data Controller for any personal data collected via our website or through direct communication.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name (if applicable)
• Any details voluntarily provided in a contact form or email

Technical Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages visited on our site
• Date and time of access
• Referring website

This technical data is collected via cookies and analytics tools. See our Cookie Policy for more details. 

Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We only collect personal data when there is a lawful basis under GDPR:

How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you and respond to enquiries
• To deliver archaeological consultancy services
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and record-keeping

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted data transfers (SSL), and access controls.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, including:

• For as long as is required by law (e.g., tax or legal obligations)
• For the duration of the service or business relationship
• For up to 12 months after final communication for general enquiries

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your data only when necessary:

• With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics) under contract and GDPR-compliant safeguards
• When required by law, regulation, or court order

We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure – Ask us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to Restrict Processing – Request limited use of your data
• Right to Object – Object to data processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@gregoryarchaeology.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland at www.dataprotection.ie.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies. 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date. Continued use of our site after updates implies your agreement to the new terms. 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact  info@gregoryarchaeology.com.