Privacy Policy

Hearne Line Marking is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory or operational requirements. Please review this page periodically for updates.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

Hearne Line Marking
Ballygarron
Kilmuckridge
Co. Wexford
Ireland
Email: [email protected]

Hearne Line Marking is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.


What Personal Data We Collect

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

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Any information you provide through contact forms, emails or phone calls

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information and usage data

You are not obligated to provide your personal data. However, if you do not provide certain information, we may not be able to respond to your enquiry or provide requested services.


How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide requested information

  • To provide and manage our services

  • To improve our website and services

  • To carry out internal research and analytics

  • To send relevant information about our services (where permitted by law)

  • To comply with legal obligations


Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear consent (e.g., marketing communications)

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to provide services you request

  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with Irish or EU law

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, manage enquiries and operate our business effectively

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.


Marketing Communications

We may send you information about our services if:

  • You have requested information from us, or

  • You have consented to receive marketing communications.

You can opt out at any time by:

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.


Cookies and Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

This information helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

Where required, we use a cookie consent mechanism to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).


Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting providers, IT support, analytics providers)

  • Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, legal advisers)

  • Regulatory authorities, where required by law

All third-party service providers are required to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights.


International Transfers

Your information is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA).
If any data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.


Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • To fulfil the purposes for which it was collected

  • To comply with legal, accounting or reporting requirements

  • To resolve disputes or enforce agreements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.


Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Accidental loss

  • Misuse or alteration

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system can guarantee complete security.


Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

In Ireland, the relevant authority is the:

Data Protection Commission
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

If you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected].


Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Hearne Line Marking
Ballygarron
Kilmuckridge
Co. Wexford
Ireland
Email: [email protected]