Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

Abbey Blue Legal Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), trading as Abbey Blue Formations, operates the websites abbeybluelegal.ie and abbeyblueformations.ie (together, the “Websites”) and provides company formation, immigration, and related professional services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our Websites or use our services. By accessing or using our Websites or services, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. WHO WE ARE

 
Data Controller:
Abbey Blue Legal Ltd
Trading as: Abbey Blue Formations
 
Registered / Trading Address:
49 North Main Street
Wexford Town
Co. Wexford
Y35 YT44
Ireland
 
Websites:
www.abbeybluelegal.ie
www.abbeyblueformations.ie
 
 Email: formations@abbeybluelegal.ie
 Telephone: +353 (053) 900 6682

2. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We collect personal data in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
This may include:
•Your name, address, email address, and phone number
•Company or business details
•Identification and compliance information required for company formation or legal services
•Billing and payment information
•Any correspondence you send to us
 
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Websites, we may collect:
•IP address and browser type
•Pages viewed and time spent on the site
•Device and usage data
•Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us understand how our Websites are used and how we can improve them.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use personal data to:
•Provide and administer our services
•Communicate with you and respond to enquiries
•Process payments and manage accounts
•Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
•Improve our Websites, services, and user experience
We do not sell your personal data.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
•Contractual necessity – to deliver services you request
•Legal obligation – to comply with Irish and EU law
•Legitimate interests – for business administration, security, and service improvement
•Consent – where required (for example, marketing communications)

5. SHARING YOUR DATA

We may share your data with:
•Professional advisers and service providers acting on our instructions
•Payment processors and IT providers
•Regulatory or law-enforcement bodies where legally required
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with data protection law.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
•Provide our services
•Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
•Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and the purpose for which it is held.

7. DATA SECURITY

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data. While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
•Access your personal data
•Request correction of inaccurate data
•Request deletion or restriction of processing
•Object to certain processing
•Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
•Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
Requests can be made using the contact details above.

9. COOKIES

Our Websites use cookies to ensure proper functionality and to analyse website usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Further details can be provided on request or via a separate Cookie Policy.
 

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on abbeybluelegal.ie and abbeyblueformations.ie with an updated revision date.
 

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
 
Abbey Blue Legal Ltd t/a Abbey Blue Formations
49 North Main Street,
Wexford Town,
Y35 YT44,
Ireland