Data Protection & GDPR Policy
Effective Date: Thursday 10 April 2025
Business Name: Triton Marine Surveying Limited
Registered Address: Registered Office: Unit 2, 2 Bridge Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 F1W4
Contact Email: tritonmarinesurveying@outlook.com
Purpose
5.1.This policy outlines how ‘Triton Marine Surveying Limited’ collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
Scope
6.1.This policy applies to all contractors, third parties and clients working with ‘Triton Marine Surveying Limited’ who provide personal data and is processed by the company.
Data We Collect
7.1.We may collect and process the following types of personal data
7.1.1.Name
7.1.2.Email address
7.1.3.Phone number
7.1.4.Postal address
7.1.5.Payment information
How We Collect Data
8.1.We collect data through:
8.1.1.Our website forms
8.1.2.Email and phone communications
8.1.3.Client Contracts
Legal Basis for Processing
9.1.We process personal data on the following legal bases:
9.1.1.Consent
9.1.2.Performance of the contract (i.e. service delivery)
9.1.3.Legal obligation (e.g., tax records)
9.1.4.Legitimate interests
How We Use Personal Data
10.1.We use your data to:
10.1.1.Provide and administrate our services (i.e. Production of client reports)
10.1.2.Communicate with clients
10.1.3.Process payments and issue invoices
10.1.4.Improve our website and services
Data Retention
11.1.We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. For example:
11.1.1.Customer information: retained for up to 6 years for tax/audit purposes
Sharing Personal Data
12.1.We do not sell your data under any circumstances.
12.2.We may share it with trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors) under strict agreements. All third parties are GDPR-compliant.
Data Security
13.1.We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:
13.2.Secure cloud storage
13.3.Only the company director has access to your information when gathering and compiling reports.
Your Data Protection Rights
14.1.You have the right to:
14.1.1.Access your personal data
14.1.2.Correct inaccurate data
14.1.3.Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
14.1.4.Object to processing
14.1.5.Withdraw consent at any time
14.1.6.Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)
14.1.7.To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Data Breaches
15.1.If a personal data breach occurs, we will notify the Data Protection Commission within 72 hours (where required), and inform affected individuals if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms.
Contact Us
16.1.If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
16.1.1.Data Protection Contact
16.1.1.1.[Shane O’Donovan; Director]
16.1.1.2.[tritonmarinesurveying@outlook.com]
16.1.1.3.[Phone: +353 (0) 87 2146714]