Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting the privacy of users of http://accountingtechniciansireland.ie (the “Website”) and complying with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The purpose of this Privacy Statement (the “Statement”) is to outline how we deal with any personal data you provide to us while visiting this Website. You should not use this Website if you are not happy with this Statement.

By visiting this Website, you are accepting the terms of this Statement. Any external links to other websites are clearly identifiable as such, and we are not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of those other websites.

2. What Information Does ATI Collect?

2.1 Types of Information

• Non-Personal Data: Statistical and analytical information collected on an aggregate and anonymous basis from all visitors to our Website (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, etc.).
• Personal Data: Information that identifies or can be used to contact you (e.g., name, email address), collected only with your knowledge and permission.

2.2 Voluntary Nature

You can browse and use the Website without providing Personal Data, but certain services may not be available to you.

2.3 Cookies

This Website does not use cookies to hold personally identifying information.

3. Purposes and Lawful Basis for Holding and Using Your Information

3.1 Non-Personal Data

Used to understand user behaviour and improve the website. Cookies help with functions like shopping cart memory.

3.2 Personal Data

Collected and processed for purposes including event registration, membership, educational services, or newsletter subscriptions. Lawful grounds include:

• Consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Protection of vital interests
• Public interest or legitimate interests of ATI

Personal Data is used for:

• Order fulfilment and service delivery
• Responding to sales enquiries or complaints
• Sending information about seminars and services (opt-out available)

Online payments are processed via Realex Payment System, which is PCI DSS compliant. ATI does not handle or store card details.

3.3 IP Addresses

Collected via cookies and considered Personal Data under GDPR.

4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

• We do not sell or trade your Personal Data.
• Trusted third parties may assist us under confidentiality agreements.
• Personal Data may be released to comply with legal requirements.
• Transfers outside the EEA may occur only with your consent.

5. Right of Access

5.1 Accessing Your Data

Under GDPR, you have the right to obtain a copy of any personal data held by ATI. Write to:

Data Protection Officer
Accounting Technicians Ireland
47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Include proof of identity and relevant details to locate your data. ATI will respond within one month.

5.2 Your Rights

• Right to know if ATI holds your personal data and its purpose
• Right to request a copy of your data
• Right to request corrections
• Right to request deletion
• Right to withdraw consent (if applicable)
• Right to restrict processing (in certain cases)
• Right to data portability (where applicable)
• Right to object to processing (where applicable)
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

You may also complete the Data Subject Access Request form here.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to track website usage and remember shopping cart contents. Cookies also support anonymous statistics via Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality. For more information, see our Cookie Statement.

7. Security

ATI employs physical and technical measures, staff training, and regular reviews to protect Personal Data. However, internet communications are not completely secure, and ATI is not liable for interceptions or unauthorised access by third parties.

8. Sale of Business

If ATI undergoes a sale, merger, or transfer, your Personal Data may be shared with a third party, who must comply with this Privacy Statement. You will be notified and given an opportunity to opt-out.

9. Changes to our Privacy Policy

This Statement may change. Please check the Website regularly for updates.

10. Disclaimer

ATI and its associated parties are not liable for claims or damages resulting from use of the Website or its services.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Statement is governed by the laws of Ireland and subject to the jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions, contact:

Data Protection Advisor
Accounting Technicians Ireland
47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Email: [email protected]