Privacy Policy

Your privacy is a cornerstone of our business. At Anvil & Chain, we are committed to protecting your personal data with the utmost care and transparency.

Last Updated: May 15, 2024

1. Who We Are

Anvil & Chain is a company dedicated to industrial heritage preservation and interpretation. Our services include historical site restoration, exhibit design, digital archiving, and educational program development. Our registered address is 14 Dame Street, Ground Floor, Dublin, D02 YX03, Ireland. You can reach us at +353 1 699 8765 or via email at [email protected].

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect minimum personal data necessary to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and improve our website experience. This typically includes:

  • Contact Forms: When you submit an inquiry through our website, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message you provide. This information is used solely to respond to your query and, if applicable, to discuss potential project collaboration.
  • Direct Email Communications: If you contact us directly via email, we will retain your email address and the content of your message to facilitate ongoing communication.
  • Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. This service collects anonymized data such as your IP address (masked), browser type, referring pages, and time spent on our site. This helps us improve our website's functionality and content. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

3. Cookies

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions correctly. Additionally, Google Analytics places cookies to collect the anonymized usage data mentioned above. These cookies do not collect personal data that identifies you. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

Anvil & Chain does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We only share data with service providers when necessary to operate our business and provide our services:

  • Google Analytics: As detailed above, anonymized website usage data is shared with Google Analytics for analytical purposes. Google's privacy policy can be found on their website.
  • Web Hosting Provider: Our website and any data collected via online forms are stored on secure servers maintained by our web hosting provider. This provider is contractually obligated to protect your data.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are typically retained for up to two years unless a business relationship is established, in which case data may be retained for the duration of the project and relevant legal retention periods thereafter. Anonymized analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' standard retention policies (typically 26 months).

6. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data held by us.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Our Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: Data Protection Officer, Anvil & Chain, 14 Dame Street, Ground Floor, Dublin, D02 YX03, Ireland
  • Phone: +353 1 699 8765

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) if you believe your rights have been infringed.