1. Introduction

Cowman Civil Engineering (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and share your personal data when you visit our website https://cowman.ie/ (the “Site”) and when you interact with us (e.g., via contact forms, email, telephone). By using the Site or providing personal data to us, you accept and consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data controller & contact details

We are the data controller for the purposes of the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Organisation: Cowman Civil Engineering
Address: Monemore, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, R21X665
Email: info@tomcowman.ie
Telephone: (059) 972 1811

3. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact information: name, email address, telephone number, postal address (if provided) when you contact us or fill in a form.
  
• Employment / career application data: if you apply for a job via the “Careers” section, we may process CVs, cover letters, qualifications, employment history, referees.
  
• Usage data: IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, referral URL, duration of visit, click activity. This may be collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
  
• Marketing and communications data: your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences (if you have opted in).

   

4. How we use your personal data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. We use your data for purposes including:

• To respond to your enquiries, provide information or services you request.
  
• To manage our recruitment and hiring process.
  
• To administer and operate the Site and our business (including internal record-keeping, audits, data analysis, invoicing etc.).
  
• To send you relevant marketing communications (only where you have opted in to receive them).
  
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting, regulatory reporting).
  
• To ensure the security of our systems and prevent fraud or misuse.

   

5. Legal basis for processing

Our lawful bases under GDPR for processing your personal data are:

• Contractual necessity: where we need to process your data to perform a contract with you (e.g., project, employment).
  
• Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation (e.g., tax, employment law).
  
• Legitimate interests: where we have a legitimate business interest (e.g., improving our website/usability, securing our network) and where those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
  
• Consent: where you have given your clear consent (e.g., to receive marketing communications).

   

6. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data and to enhance your experience of the Site. A separate Cookie Policy (or a section in this policy) should describe the types of cookies used (essential, analytics, marketing), how you can control or disable them (e.g., via browser settings), and any third-party cookies.

7. Disclosure of your personal data

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers, suppliers and subcontractors who assist us in operating the Site or providing services (e.g., hosting, IT support, recruitment platforms).
  
• Legal or regulatory bodies where required to comply with our legal obligations.
  
• Other third parties only with your consent or as described in this policy.

   

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

8. International transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, binding corporate rules) in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR.

9. Data retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected (including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements). After this period, we will securely delete or anonymise your data.

10. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data and to receive a copy.
  
• The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  
• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances.
  
• The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  
• The right to data portability (where applicable).
  
• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
  
• The right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority: in Ireland, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) – https://www.dataprotection.ie/.

   

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided above.

11. Security

We employ appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. While we endeavour to protect your data, no website or internet transmission is entirely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Links to other websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites which are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party website. We have no control over and are not responsible for the content or practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will publish the updated version on the Site and update the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to check this page occasionally to ensure you are aware of any changes.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or our data processing, please contact us at:
Email: info@tomcowman.ie

Phone: (059) 972 1811

Address : Monemore, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow, R21X665