Data Protection Policy
This data protection is issued by Weldon O’Brien Ltd. (collectively referred to as “Weldon O’Brien”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
We not intentionally collect any special categories of personal data (sensitive personal information) unless we are legally required to do so. “Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). Sensitive personal information includes: information revealing racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or philosophical beliefs; trade-union membership; the processing of genetic or biometric data; information concerning health; information concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation; and in some cases, social security numbers such as personal public service (PPS) numbers and/or financial information.
The Firm does not collect personal information unless necessary. In the requirements of day-to-day operations, some personal information must be collected and used. Under Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation, you have a right to be informed as to how your personal data is being processed (handled or used) by the Firm. Therefore, you are legally entitled at any time to request details of the personal information we are holding about you.
When you submit an enquiry via our website
When you submit an enquiry via our website, we ask you for your name, email address, query subject, and how we can help.
We use this information to respond to your query, including providing you with any requested information about the patenting system and our services. It is our legitimate interest to use this date to as to effectively deal with you query. Email communications based on your query will be stored and categorised within our email system. Should you proceed with our services, said email communications will be stored within our case management system.
Consent
Where we process your personal data on the basis of your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent by contacting us at mail@weldonobrien.ie. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide certain services to you. We will advise you if this is the case at the time you withdraw your consent.
Should you have any queries on this topic or require further guidance please contact us directly at mail@weldonobrien.ie.
Weldon O’Brien Ltd. (“WB”) does not intentionally collect any special categories of personal data (sensitive personal information) unless we are legally required to do so. “Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). Sensitive personal information includes: information revealing racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or philosophical beliefs; trade-union membership; the processing of genetic or biometric data; information concerning health; information concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation; and in some cases, social security numbers such as personal public service (PPS) numbers and/or financial information.
The Firm does not collect personal information unless necessary. In the requirements of day-to-day operations, some personal information must be collected and used. Under Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation, you have a right to be informed as to how your personal data is being processed (handled or used) by the Firm. Therefore, you are legally entitled at any time to request details of the personal information we are holding about you. If at any time you wish for WB to erase or amend your personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Should you have any queries on this topic or require further guidance please contact us directly at mail@weldonobrien.ie.
Cookies Policy
This cookies policy describes how Weldon O’Brien Ltd. (collectively referred to as “Weldon O’Brien”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses “cookies” and other similar technologies, such as pixels and tags, in connection with our website www.weldonobrien.ie (“website”).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or internet enabled device by websites in order to add functionality. A cookie can be used to identify a user’s computer or internet enabled device to the website, or to other third-party websites. This allows websites to improve the way they work, such as remembering preferences expressed by a user or tracking a user’s use of a website for statistical analysis.
Why are cookies used on this website?
The website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Necessary cookies: These are cookies that we have assessed are strictly necessary in order to enable our website to function. These are the only cookies that are set by default when you visit our site. You cannot opt-out of these cookies being set using our cookies consent tool.
Analytical cookies: Analytical cookies help us and third parties to understand how visitors interact with our website, and content embedded in it, by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Performance cookies: Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain.
Functional cookies: Determines whether the user has accepted the cookie consent box.
Managing cookies
We use a cookies management tool to allow you to decide what cookies are set on our website. You are presented with this tool on your first visit to our website. You may review your preferences or withdraw your consent to our use of certain cookies at any time.
If you do not want your browser to accept cookies at all, you can turn off the cookie acceptance option in your browser settings. For further information about how to turn off cookie acceptance please refer to the “Help” function in your browser.
Please note that disabling cookie support may prevent the website from functioning properly.
How do I contact to learn more?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, feel free to contact us at mail@weldonobrien.ie
