Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16/9/2025

At Altemar, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal data you share with us. Founded in 2001 and based in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Altemar is an environmental and marine consultancy that provides science-led solutions in balance with the natural environment.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website [insert URL] or engage with our services. We comply fully with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and all other applicable data protection legislation.

1. Who We Are

Altemar is the data controller of the personal data collected via this website.

Contact details:
Altemar
Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Email: info@altemar.ie

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit our website or contact us, we may collect the following information:

  • Identity and Contact Data: your name, email address, phone number, company details, and postal address (if provided through contact forms or enquiries).

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and website usage data (collected via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Service Data: any information you voluntarily provide when enquiring about or engaging our consultancy services.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless strictly necessary and with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis under GDPR. This may include:

  • Responding to enquiries submitted via our website.

  • Providing consultancy services that you request.

  • Managing business relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers.

  • Complying with legal obligations and industry regulations.

  • Improving our website and services through analytics.

  • Sending updates or marketing communications (only with your consent).

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Our processing is based on:

  • Consent – when you subscribe to updates or agree to cookies.

  • Contract – when processing is necessary to deliver our consultancy services.

  • Legal obligations – when required by law or regulatory bodies.

  • Legitimate interests – such as improving our website and services, provided your rights are not overridden.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to function effectively and to help us understand how visitors interact with our content.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Sharing of Data

We will never sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers (such as website hosting, IT support, or analytics platforms).

  • Regulatory authorities where legally required.

  • Third parties only with your explicit consent.

All partners are required to process your data securely and in line with GDPR.

7. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For example:

  • We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law and regulation. The length of time may vary depending on the nature of the enquiry, the service provided, and our legal obligations.

  • Client and project data: retained in line with statutory and contractual obligations.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your data.

  • Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Right to restrict processing in certain circumstances.

  • Right to data portability.

  • Right to object to processing, including direct marketing.

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie.

10. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”