Privacy Policy
Overview of our privacy policy.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Birch Carpentry and Building Services Limited (trading as Birch Building) collects, uses, maintains and protects information collected from visitors and users of the birchbuilding.ie website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner.
Who We Are
Birch Carpentry and Building Services Limited is an Irish building and carpentry company. Our registered address is in Ireland. For any privacy-related queries, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Submit an enquiry through our contact form
- Email or telephone us directly
- Request a quote for our services
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, address, and details about your project requirements.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes
- Communicate with you about your project
- Provide our building and carpentry services
- Send you information you have requested
- Improve our website and services
We will never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you submit a contact form or enquiry
- Contractual necessity: To provide our services when you engage us for a project
- Legitimate interests: To respond to enquiries and improve our services
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect some website functionality.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form enquiries are typically retained for up to 2 years unless you become a client, in which case records are retained for 7 years after project completion.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Birch Building
Email: info@birchbuilding.ie
Website: www.birchbuilding.ie
This policy was last updated on 20 January 2026.