This notice explains what personal data TradesIreland.ie collects, why we collect it, who we share it with and the rights you have under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
In short: we use your data to run the directory and pass your enquiries to the businesses you choose. We never sell personal data.
Who we are
TradesIreland.ie [Company name] Limited, [registered address], Ireland (company number [CRO number]) is the data controller for personal data processed through this website. You can contact us at privacy@tradesireland.ie.
Data we collect
If you're a customer
- Your name, email and phone number when you contact a business, request quotes or create an account
- Job details, location and any photos you upload
- Reviews you write
If you list a business
- Business and contact details, service areas, photos and descriptions
- Documents you upload for verification, such as ID and insurance certificates
- Billing details (card payments are handled by our payment provider; we don't store full card numbers)
When you use the site
- Device and usage information, including cookies — see our cookie policy
How we use it, and our lawful basis
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Showing business listings and passing enquiries to businesses | Contract |
| Verifying businesses and moderating reviews | Legitimate interests (keeping the directory trustworthy) |
| Billing and VAT records | Legal obligation |
| Service emails about your account or enquiries | Contract |
| Newsletters and marketing | Consent — you can withdraw at any time |
| Analytics cookies | Consent |
Who we share it with
- Businesses you contact: your enquiry and contact details go only to the businesses you choose or are matched with.
- Service providers who host the site, send emails and texts, and process payments, under written contracts.
- Authorities such as An Garda Síochána, when we're legally required to.
Where providers are outside the EEA, we rely on adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
How long we keep it
- Customer enquiries: 24 months after the last activity
- Verification documents: deleted 90 days after the check, with a record of the result kept
- Billing records: 6 years, as required by Revenue
Your rights
You can ask us to access, correct, delete, restrict or move your data, and you can object to processing based on legitimate interests. Use our contact form or email us. We'll reply within one month.
If you're unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Data Protection Commission.
Changes to this notice
We'll post any changes here and, for significant changes, email account holders before they take effect.