Introduction
Gaskin Communications values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. We are an Ireland-based public relations and communications consultancy, and we collect and use personal data only where necessary to support our work and respond to enquiries. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or contacting us, you acknowledge how your information may be used in line with this policy.
Privacy Policy — Gaskin Communications
Last updated: 22/04/2026
This is the privacy policy of www.gaskincommunications.ie (“we”, “us”, “our”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation and Irish data protection law.
1. Introduction
This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you use our website or contact us.
In this notice, “personal data” means any information that identifies you, or could be used to identify you.
2. What personal data we collect
We only collect personal data that is necessary for running our business.
Information you provide directly
When you contact us via our website or email, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Company name (if provided)
Any information you include in your message
Information collected automatically
When you use our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and interaction data
This information is used in aggregate and does not usually identify you directly.
3. How we use your data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries
Communicate about our services
Maintain records of correspondence
Improve our website and services
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data on the following bases:
Legitimate interest — to respond to enquiries and operate our business
Consent — where you choose to contact us or accept cookies
Legal obligation — where required by law
5. Data sharing
We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and communications, such as:
Website hosting providers
Email and IT service providers
Website tools and plugins
All providers are required to process your data securely and in accordance with GDPR.
6. International data transfers
Our website is hosted by Bluehost, which may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
Enquiry data: typically up to 24 months
Where required for legal or business purposes, we may retain data for longer
8. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert email]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.
9. Cookies
We may use cookies or analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.
Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.
10. Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
Secure hosting
Encrypted connections (SSL)
Restricted access to data
11. Communications
If you contact us, we will use your details to respond and may keep a record of that correspondence.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Gaskin Communications
[email protected]