WEBSITE Privacy & Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 2 July 2025

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how MacNabb Waste and Irish Waste Ltd and Irish Waste Ltd collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website: www.macnabbwaste.co.uk / www.irishwaste.net.
It also outlines your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Who We Are

MacNabb Waste and Irish Waste Ltd and Irish Waste Ltd 
- MacNabb Waste: 23 Downpatrick Road, Killough, Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 7QB
- Irish Waste: 94-96 Hillsborough Road, Carryduff, Belfast, BT8 8HT.
Email: info@macnabbwaste.co.uk / info@irishwaste.net

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following data from you:
- Name, job title, and company
- Contact information (email, phone, address)
- Website usage data (via cookies or tracking tools)
- Enquiry or contact form details
- Demographic information, preferences, or feedback

3. Why We Collect It

We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide services (contractual obligation)
- Improve our website and user experience (legitimate interest)
- Send promotional emails (consent only)
- Conduct market research (consent or legitimate interest)

4. How We Collect It

Data is collected when you:
- Fill out forms on our website
- Contact us by email or phone
- Visit or browse our website (cookies, analytics tools)

5. How We Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely. We use technical and organisational safeguards including access control, secure servers, and encryption where appropriate.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g. email systems, analytics) under strict data processing agreements. 
We do not sell your data. 
We do not transfer your data outside the UK/EEA without safeguards.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To act on any of these rights, email info@macnabbwaste.com / info@irishwaste.com.

8. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can control your cookie preferences via your browser or through our cookie banner.

Types of cookies we use:
- Essential: Needed for the website to function.
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Functionality: Remember your settings or preferences.
- Marketing: Only used with your consent.

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand usage trends. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

9. Downloads and External Links

Any downloadable files or media are provided at your own risk. We take precautions to ensure downloads are safe, but you are advised to use antivirus software.

External links (including social media or advertising partners) are visited at your own risk. We are not responsible for external site content or privacy practices.

10. Social Media

We maintain profiles on platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Users should verify official accounts and engage respectfully. We will never request personal data via social media.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.