Effective Date: 7 July 2025
Last Updated: 7 July 2025
At Ormond Soft Furnishings Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible way. This Privacy & Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website: www.ormondsoftfurnishings.ie
1. Who We Are
Ormond Soft Furnishings Ltd
Ballinakill Shopping Centre,
Dunmore Road,
Waterford, Ireland.
Tel: (051) 820830
Email: design@ormondsoftfurnishings.com
Website: www.ormondsoftfurnishings.ie
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number (if submitted via email or contact form)
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, and usage data via cookies and Google Analytics
- Marketing and communications data: preferences in receiving marketing from us
We do not collect any special category or sensitive personal data via the website.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
- Direct interactions: when you email us, call us, or contact us through any form
- Automated technologies: cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to your queries or requests
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics)
- Monitor website performance (via Google Search Console)
We only use your data where there is a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent or our legitimate business interests.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting and analytics providers like Google)
- Legal authorities, if required to do so under law
6. Google Services Used
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as IP addresses, pages visited, time spent on the site, and more. This data is anonymised and aggregated to help us improve our website.
You can learn more about how Google Analytics handles data here.
Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our site’s presence in Google Search results. It helps us understand how Google views our site, and diagnose indexing or SEO issues. No personally identifiable information is collected by Search Console.
7. Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and enhance your experience.
Cookies We Use:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Essential for site functionality and security | Session-based |
| Google Analytics cookies | Tracking user behavior and site performance | Up to 2 years |
| Consent cookies | Remembering your cookie preferences | 6 months – 1 year |
Managing Cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update your data
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland
To exercise your rights, please contact us at design@ormondsoftfurnishings.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in Google Analytics.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way. This includes website encryption (HTTPS), secure hosting, and limited access to data.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these third-party sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Ormond Soft Furnishings Ltd
Ballinakill Shopping Centre,
Dunmore Road,
Waterford, Ireland.
Email: design@ormondsoftfurnishings.com
Tel: (051) 820830