Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2025
Last Updated: August 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Michael Daly BL ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection legislation.

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Data Controller

Michael Daly BL is the data controller for personal information collected through this website.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

• Name, email address when you contact us
• Any information included in your messages or enquiries
• Professional details if relevant to your enquiry

Information Automatically Collected:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Device type and operating system
• Referring website (if applicable)

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Legal Basis for Processing

Personal information is processed on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests - To respond to your enquiries and provide information about legal services
• Consent - Where you have explicitly consented (e.g., to receive newsletters)
• Legal obligation - To comply with professional conduct rules and legal requirements

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How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your enquiries and provide requested information
• To assess potential conflicts of interest (professional obligation)
• To maintain records as required by professional conduct rules
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To comply with legal and professional regulatory obligations

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Data Sharing

Your personal information may be shared:

• With solicitors who instruct me (with your consent and as professionally required)
• With third-party service providers who assist with website operation (under strict confidentiality)
• When required by law or professional conduct rules
• With your explicit consent

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Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational security measures are implemented to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure data transmission (SSL encryption)
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Compliance with professional data protection obligations

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Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary:

• Enquiry records: Typically 3 years from last contact
• Website analytics: Anonymised after 26 months
• Legal obligation records: As required by professional conduct rules (typically 6-7 years)

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Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate information
• Erase your data (in certain circumstances)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact me using the details above.

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Complaints

If you have concerns about data processing, you can:

• Contact me directly using the details above
• Contact the Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie

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Cookies

This website uses cookies as detailed in our separate Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are used for website functionality, while analytics cookies (with your consent) help improve the website.

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Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please review their privacy policies.

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Professional Obligations

As a practising barrister, I am subject to:

• Professional conduct rules regarding confidentiality
• LSRA regulations and oversight
• Law Library rules and practices
• Anti-money laundering obligations

These professional obligations may affect how personal information is handled in specific circumstances.

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Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal changes or operational requirements. Significant changes will be highlighted on the website.

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Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

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Last Updated: August 2025