Privacy Policy
We do not disclose information that may identify individuals, companies or candidates, unless we have your permission to do so. We use Cookies to help us gather some useful information on your use of this website. A “cookie” is a small file sent to your browser by our web server, which enables your computer to access information on our Site in a faster and more efficient manner. This mechanism provides us with information such as the volume of repeat visits, the source of site visits, and the most popular browsers being used by visitors.
We also use cookies which are necessary in order to provide the services which you sign up for. You were advised of this when you first visited the site. These are called ‘session cookies’, and will terminate at the end of your site visit.
You can also change the settings on your browser at any time to refuse all cookies. However, you should note that disabling cookies may result in some parts of the site not working efficiently, slower downloads, etc.
Where you contact Patrick O’Donovan, we will keep a record of your personal details and comments until your enquiry has been satisfactorily resolved.
Patrick O’Donovan will only share your details and enquiry with others in order to resolve your enquiry.
Should you opt in to receiving Patrick O’Donovan’s newsletter he will contact you using the details provided in order to keep you informed about constituency matters. Patrick O’Donovan may retain the personal information provided for these purposes until such a time that you choose to unsubscribe from the newsletter.
Patrick O’Donovan does not collect any unique information about you (such as your name, email address, etc.) except when you knowingly choose to provide such information as in the case of enquiry forms or newsletter sign up forms on this website.
Patrick O’Donovan reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Please check the terms of the Policy from time to time to be aware of such changes.
If you have any questions in relation to this Policy, please contact enquiries@patrickodonovan.ie.
Opt-in and Opt-out:
Patrick O’Donovan operates a strict “opt-in” policy for individuals. That means we will not send you any information unless you have requested to receive e-mail/text/social media message updates from us.
If you (whether an individual or corporate supporter) wish to be removed from our mailing list and do not wish to receive any further information from us (opt-out) you can inform us of this by clicking on the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of each e-mail communication you receive from us. Once this information is received we will immediately remove you from our direct marketing database.
Security of Data
Patrick O’Donovan takes seriously his security obligations in respect of your personal data under the Irish Data Protection legislation in order to prevent unauthorised access to, or alteration or destruction of personal data in our possession.
Right of Access
Where you have provided us with your personal data you have a right to be given a copy of your personal data in accordance with your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Right of Rectification or Erasure
If we hold incorrect information about you which was originally submitted by you through this Site, you have the right to have the data amended. You also have the right, with certain exemptions, to have any information you have sent to us via this Site erased.
We are not required to rectify or erase your data where where we are required to process (including retaining) your personal data for a lawful purpose in accordance with the Data Protection legislation.
Patrick O’Donovan trusts that you appreciate that we respect and value your right to privacy, and that our honesty and integrity shall mean that you will continue to trust us with your personal data, knowing that we will not use it for any inappropriate purpose.