Effective 1 May 2025
Solar Ireland (formerly known as Irish Solar Energy Association, the “Association”), registered with the Companies Registration Office as Solar Energy Developers Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee (company number 680365), is Ireland’s national solar trade association. Our mission is to promote the deployment of solar energy in Ireland through education, constructive engagement with stakeholders and policymakers, and by encouraging best practice (the “Purpose”).
This website, [www.solarireland.ie] (the “Site”), is owned and operated by Solar Ireland and built using the Glue Up platform. All data is processed by Solar Ireland as the Site operator. Privacy or data-related queries may be directed to: info@solarireland.ie.
Privacy Statement
Solar Ireland values the privacy of its members and website users. We are committed to protecting personal data and ensuring it is used appropriately and responsibly. This Site complies with relevant Irish and European Union data protection legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For users in the United Kingdom, data protection rights are upheld under the UK Data Protection Act 2018.
Scope
This Privacy Policy explains:
What user data we collect
How the data is used
Who has access to it
How long we retain it
How we protect it
Your rights under GDPR
1. What data we collect
Solar Ireland collects data necessary to fulfil our Purpose. By using the Site and agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described here.
Data may include:
Identifying information (e.g. name, job title, organisation, email, phone number, address)
IP address and domain used to access the Site
Date, time, and duration of access
Location data
Pages viewed
Browser, platform, and operating system
Search engines and keywords used
Most personal data is provided voluntarily through forms. Additional data is collected automatically via cookies and server logs.
Cookies are small files stored on your device to collect browsing data. Users will be notified and may choose to accept or reject cookies.
2. How we use your data
We only use your data for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or clearly indicated on the Site. Uses include:
Sharing Solar Ireland updates, including newsletters, events, and member communications
Identifying prospective members
Collecting aggregate analytics on website use
Improving our website and services
3. Who has access to your data
Data is accessible only to Solar Ireland staff and trusted subcontractors who require it to support our activities. All parties are required to maintain confidentiality.
We will only share your data:
If required by law
If necessary for legal proceedings
To assert our legal rights
With authorised staff or subcontractors
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our Site.
4. Data retention
User data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil our Purpose.
5. Data protection
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the inherent risks of online communication.
6. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Be informed
Access your data
Request rectification or erasure
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact: info@solarireland.ie
Agreement & Updates
By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy. If your agreement changes, you should cease using the Site.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Site implies acceptance of the current version.