Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/03/2025

Hibernia Corporate Finance (“HCF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.hcf.ie (the “Website”).

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. Where required by law, we will seek your explicit consent before processing your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage data.
  • Communication Data: Correspondence via email, contact forms, or other interactions with us.
  • Marketing Preferences: Information about your communication and marketing preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services.
  • To respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
  • To improve our Website and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To send relevant marketing communications where permitted by law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and Website.
  • Legal Compliance: To fulfil regulatory and legal obligations.
  • Consent: For marketing communications, where required.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting with business operations (e.g., IT support, analytics).
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or business restructuring.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@hcf.ie.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: info@hcf.ie