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Privacy Policy 


Last Updated: 13 March 2026

1. Introduction

Blackwood Building Solutions (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 applicable in Ireland.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Blackwood Building Solutions
Email: blackwoobuildingsolutions@gmail.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data when you use our website or contact us:
Information You Provide
When submitting a contact form, subscribing to email updates, or contacting us directly, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you include in your message

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

  • Device information

  • Referral source

This data is collected using analytics and advertising technologies.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form

  • To provide quotes or information about our services

  • To send marketing communications where you have opted in

  • To improve website functionality and user experience

  • To analyse website traffic and performance

  • To run advertising and marketing campaigns

  • To comply with legal obligations


5. Email Marketing

If you choose to subscribe to our email updates or marketing communications, we may use your email address to send you:

  • News and updates about our services

  • Promotional offers

  • Relevant business updates

Email marketing communications will only be sent with your consent or where permitted under applicable law.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us at:
blackwoobuildingsolutions@gmail.com

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent
Where you provide information via our contact form, subscribe to marketing emails, or accept cookies.
Legitimate Interests
To improve our website, services, and marketing effectiveness.
Legal Obligation
Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

7. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect, monitor, and analyse data:

  • Google – via Google Analytics for website traffic analysis

  • Google Ads for advertising and remarketing

  • Meta Platforms – via Instagram and Facebook advertising services

  • Email marketing software providers used to manage mailing lists and send marketing communications

These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the website.
Their processing of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour

  • Improve website performance

  • Support advertising and remarketing

You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Where required under EU law, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Providing services

  • Managing email marketing subscriptions

  • Meeting legal or accounting obligations

Contact form enquiries are typically retained for up to 24 months unless a business relationship is established.
Email marketing subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share personal data with:

  • Analytics and advertising service providers

  • Email marketing service providers

  • IT service providers hosting the website

  • Legal authorities if required by law


11. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission are used.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
blackwoobuildingsolutions@gmail.com

13. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:
Data Protection Commission
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

14. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Blackwood Building Solutions
Email: blackwoobuildingsolutions@gmail.com

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