Introduction

Powell Property (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection legislation.

Who We Are

Powell Property
Cork, Ireland

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide to Us

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Property address
• Valuation enquiry details
• Property requirements and preferences
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Information provided when requesting a consultation or property appraisal

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website addresses
• Website usage data through analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests
• Arrange property valuations and consultations
• Provide estate agency and property management services
• Administer property sales and lettings enquiries
• Improve our website and services
• Communicate with you regarding requested services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorised activity

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

Property Valuation Enquiries

Where you submit information through our online valuation tools or valuation request forms, the information provided will be used solely to assess your property and contact you regarding your valuation request.

Any valuation estimates provided online are indicative only and should not be relied upon as formal property valuations.

Property Sales, Lettings and Management Services

Where you engage us for estate agency, lettings, property management, asset management or related services, we may collect additional information necessary to provide those services and fulfil our contractual and legal obligations.

Marketing Communications

Where you have consented to receive marketing communications, we may send updates regarding property services, market insights or company news.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used for:

• Website performance
• Analytics and reporting
• Security purposes
• User preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Analytics

We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve website performance.

These services may collect anonymised information regarding website usage and visitor behaviour.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Professional advisers
• Legal representatives
• Accountants
• IT service providers
• Website hosting providers
• Property portals and related service providers
• Regulatory authorities where required by law

All third-party service providers are required to protect your information appropriately.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, tax and accounting requirements.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing of your data
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

For more information regarding your rights, please visit the website of the Data Protection Commission.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including property portals and other third-party services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements or business practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us through the details provided on our Contact page.