Privacy Policy
Renovated.ie is a trading name of Marketers Ireland Ltd, a company registered in Ireland. We operate the website renovated.ie (the “Site”), a free grant-checking service that connects Irish homeowners with SEAI-registered contractors and home energy upgrade schemes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you use our Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
1Who We Are
Data Controller: Marketers Ireland Ltd (t/a Renovated.ie), Ireland.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@renovated.ie.
Data Controller
Marketers Ireland Ltd (t/a Renovated.ie) ยท Ireland
Email: info@renovated.ie
Website: renovated.ie
2What Data We Collect
When you use our grant checker quiz, we collect the following personal data:
- Name โ first and last name
- Mobile phone number
- Email address
- County of residence
- Property information โ type, year built, current heating system
- Upgrade preferences โ which grants you are interested in
- Owner type โ owner-occupier, landlord, first-time buyer etc.
- Preferred contact time
We also automatically collect:
- Technical data โ IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time on Site
- Referral data โ how you arrived at the Site (e.g. Google search, advertisement)
- UTM parameters โ campaign and source data from advertising links
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial data, or government identification numbers.
3How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Match you with an SEAI-registered installer in your county | Consent (given when you submit the quiz) |
| Send your details to a matched contractor who will contact you | Consent |
| Send you a confirmation email after quiz submission | Consent |
| Analyse Site performance and improve our service | Legitimate interest |
| Track which marketing channels bring users to the Site | Legitimate interest |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We will never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
5How Long We Keep Your Data
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Quiz submissions (lead data) | 24 months from submission date |
| Site analytics data (GA4) | 14 months (Google default) |
| Email communications | 12 months |
After the retention period, your data is securely deleted. You can request deletion at any time โ see Section 7.
6Cookies
We use cookies on this Site. For full details of the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
We use a cookie consent tool that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies before they are placed on your device. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our Site.
7Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please email info@renovated.ie. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission Ireland โ dataprotection.ie ยท Lo Call: 1800 437 737
8Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement the following measures:
- All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
- Access to our Google Sheets database is restricted to authorised personnel only
- Our lead proxy uses a secret key to prevent unauthorised submissions
- We regularly review our data handling practices
Despite our best efforts, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have concerns about a data breach, please contact us immediately at info@renovated.ie.
9International Transfers
Google LLC (Google Sheets, Google Analytics) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Google provides adequate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. You can find more information at google.com/about/datacenters/.
10Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Marketers Ireland Ltd (t/a Renovated.ie)
Email: info@renovated.ie
Website: renovated.ie