PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

At RM & CO, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you engage our services or visit our website (www.rmco.ie). It also explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, applicable to all individuals based in Ireland.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data that is necessary for us to provide our services. The types of personal data we may collect include:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Financial Information: Bank account details, financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant financial data.
Business Information: Company registration details, tax identification numbers, and corporate records.
Correspondence: Any information provided to us through communications with our team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

To provide you with accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial advisory services.
To comply with legal obligations, including tax and regulatory requirements.
To communicate with you regarding your account, services, or other queries.
To maintain internal records and fulfil contractual obligations.
To ensure the security and integrity of our services and website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data on the following lawful bases:

Contractual necessity: We collect and use personal data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
Legal obligation: We process personal data to comply with legal obligations under Irish law.
Legitimate interests: Where necessary, we may process your data to meet our legitimate interests in delivering professional services, provided these are not overridden by your rights.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not share your personal data with third parties unless:

It is required by law or a regulatory obligation.
It is necessary for the provision of our services, such as sharing with external auditors, tax authorities, or legal advisors.
You have provided your explicit consent.

All third parties we engage to process your data are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. This includes encryption, secure storage, and access controls to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of data.

6. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Once your personal data is no longer required, we will securely dispose of it in accordance with our data retention policy.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your data, subject to certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in specific circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that your data be transferred to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email address].

8. Cookies and Website Usage

Our website (www.rmco.ie) uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze web traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations or our data processing practices. Any updates will be posted on our website, and where significant changes occur, we will notify you directly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

RM & CO
Address: Unit 7 Greenhills Rd, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 F229, Ireland
Email: info@rmco.ie
Phone: +3531 457 8552