Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

1. Introduction

GetSolarQuotes.ie ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website to provide lead generation services for solar installations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our site. We aim to be transparent about the nature, scope, and purpose of the personal data we collect, use, and process. Furthermore, this policy informs individuals of their rights concerning data protection.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data, including your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. Additionally, we track your consent preferences regarding the sharing of your data with solar installers. Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage statistics are also collected through cookies and tracking technologies. We only collect the necessary information required to provide our services and ensure a seamless experience on our platform.

3. Registration on Our Website

Users have the option to submit an enquiry on our website by providing personal information. This allows access to relevant content, service inquiries, and requested quotes from solar installers. During the enquiry process, we collect and store the data provided by users, including their IP address and the date and time of registration. This information helps us prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our services. Users may modify or request the deletion of their data at any time by contacting us.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to facilitate your registration and access to our platform, match you with relevant solar providers, communicate service-related information, improve user experience through analytics, and comply with regulatory requirements. By submitting a request via our website, you agree to share your details with our solar installation partners so they can contact you regarding your request, including quotations, updates, and related communications. We ensure that any such processing aligns with GDPR requirements and maintains data security and confidentiality.

5. Newsletters and Marketing Communications

We offer users the opportunity to subscribe to our newsletter, which provides updates, offers, and industry-related insights. If you subscribe, we will use the email address provided to send you relevant communications. You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email or by contacting us directly.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on several legal grounds, including your consent for data sharing, our legitimate interest in operating and improving our services, contractual necessity for providing requested services, and compliance with legal obligations. If there is no statutory basis for processing, we will always obtain user consent before collecting and using personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for service fulfillment, legal compliance, and security. Periodic reviews are conducted to remove outdated or unnecessary data from our records. Our policy ensures that personal data is securely deleted once it is no longer needed for its original purpose.

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to access a copy of your data, request corrections to inaccuracies, request deletion of your data, limit data processing, request data portability in a structured format, and withdraw consent or object to data processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We are committed to handling all requests in a timely and transparent manner.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance website functionality, personalize content, and track user behavior. Cookies help us optimize our services by recognizing returning visitors and storing preferences. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our Cookie Policy. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. If cookies are disabled, certain features of the site may not function as intended.

10. Data Security

To protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, we implement security measures such as password-protected and encrypted databases, restricted access to personal data, and regular security reviews. We have put in place appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that your data remains protected at all times. However, while we take extensive security precautions, internet-based data transmissions may still have inherent risks, and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. These external websites may have different privacy policies and data processing practices. We are not responsible for their privacy policies and encourage users to review their terms before providing any personal data. Clicking on external links is done at your own risk.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or operational practices. Any changes will be posted on this page. Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect their data.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy please contact us.