Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 1 September 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Brophy & Co. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

2. Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

This website is a basic information platform. We do not use user accounts, online portals, or automated tracking. We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when using our website contact form. This includes:

• Your Name
• Your Email Address
• Your Telephone Number
• Any personal or business details you choose to enter into the message field.

Legal Basis for Processing: We process this information under Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (processing is necessary to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract). We use it solely to respond to your professional business enquiry.

3. Data Retention

Enquiries: If your enquiry does not lead to a formal business engagement, your contact form data will be permanently and securely deleted from our digital systems within 12 months of our last correspondence.

Clients: If you become a client of the firm, this information will be transferred to your secure client file and retained for a minimum of 6 years in accordance with Irish Revenue Commissioners requirements and professional standards.

4. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third parties. All data submitted via this website is hosted and processed securely within the European Economic Area (EEA) and is never transferred internationally.

5. Your Data Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of your personal data held by us. You also have the right to restrict processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@brophyaccountants.ie. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).

6. Cookies Policy

This website is strictly free of tracking, marketing, and analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics). We do not track your browsing habits across the internet. The website may only use essential, technical session cookies necessary for the website to load correctly and securely on your browser. These cookies do not store personal data and expire when you close your browser window. Because we use no tracking cookies, an invasive cookie consent banner is not required on this website.