Shioch Consultancy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026 · www.shioch.ie
Your privacy matters. This policy explains what personal data Shioch Consultancy collects, why we collect it, and how we protect it — in plain English.
1. Who We Are
Shioch Consultancy is a brand and marketing consultancy operated by Sabine Sheehan, based in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. We provide brand strategy, marketing, and creative services to clients in the FMCG And Manufacturing sector. For the purposes of GDPR, Shioch Consultancy is the data controller of any personal data collected via this website.Contact: info@shioch.ie · www.shioch.ie
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Contact information — your name, email address, phone number, or company name when you get in touch via our contact form or email.
Enquiry content — the content of messages you send us.
Technical data — IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically via website analytics tools (if applicable).
Cookies — small files stored on your device to support website functionality and analytics. See Section 7.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, financial, or biometric data) through this website.
3. Why We Collect It (Legal Basis)
We collect and process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so under GDPR:
Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and manage business relationships.
Consent — where you have explicitly opted in (e.g. to receive updates or marketing emails).
Contractual necessity — to fulfil obligations under a client agreement.
Legal obligation — where required to comply with applicable law.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries or requests submitted via the website.
Manage and deliver contracted services to clients.Send relevant updates or communications where you have consented.
Improve the website and our services through analytics.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Who We Share Data With
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:
Email and communication platforms (e.g. Google Workspace)Website hosting and analytics providers
Project management or invoicing tools
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with GDPR.
We do not transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) without appropriate safeguards in place.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typically:
Enquiry and contact data: up to 2 years from last contact.
Client data: up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.Analytics data: as per the retention settings of the tool used (typically 14–26 months).When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Cookies
This website may use cookies to support its operation and to understand how visitors use the site. These may include:
Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly.
Analytics cookies — used to understand visitor behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics), collected only with your consent.You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access — to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — to request corrections to inaccurate data.
Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to restrict processing — to limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent — at any time, where processing is based on consent.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@shioch.ie. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled in a way that does not comply with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC):www.dataprotection.ie
Lo Call: 1800 437 737
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.