Privacy Policy

Frank A. Murphy Solicitors
www.frankamurphysolicitors.com

Frank A. Murphy Solicitors is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.

Updated: 2025


1. Who We Are

Frank A. Murphy Solicitors
4 Church Street
Buncrana
Co. Donegal
F93 X051
Phone: 074 93 14000
Email: info@frankamurphysolicitors.ie
Website: www.frankamurphysolicitors.com

We act as the Data Controller for the personal information collected through this website.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Details relating to your legal enquiry
• Information submitted through contact or booking forms
• Payment details if you book a paid consultation

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Cookies and analytics data (where consented)


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Provide legal services
• Manage consultations and appointments
• Process payments for consultations
• Keep accurate internal records
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We only collect the information we need and use it for legitimate purposes.


4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – when you submit an enquiry or accept non-essential cookies
Contract – when we provide legal services or manage bookings
Legal obligation – compliance with legal or regulatory requirements
Legitimate interest – improving our website and ensuring efficient communication


5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:
• IT and website hosting providers
• Email and communication systems
• Payment processors (for booking payments)
• Legal bodies, courts or regulatory authorities
• Professional experts such as barristers or medical assessors

We do not sell your data. All third parties are required to handle your information securely.


6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data in accordance with Law Society regulations and statutory time limits.
Contact form or website enquiry data is kept only as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry unless it forms part of an ongoing file.


7. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
Essential cookies run automatically.
Analytics cookies run only with your consent.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie banner.


8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion where appropriate
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent (for cookies or optional communications)
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@frankamurphysolicitors.ie.


9. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
• Secure hosting and encrypted communication
• Restricted access to case files and internal systems
• Regular security updates and monitoring


10. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Frank A. Murphy Solicitors
Email: info@frankamurphysolicitors.ie
Phone: 074 93 14000
Address: 4 Church Street, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 X051