GDPR Privacy Statement

ICAN Acoustics – Noise & Vibration Consultancy

Effective Date: May 2018 | Last Reviewed: 9th May 2025

At ICAN Acoustics, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the Irish Data Protection Acts. This statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in the course of providing noise and vibration consultancy services.

Who We Are

ICAN Acoustics is an independent engineering consultancy specialising in noise and vibration assessment, control, and design. In providing our services, we may collect and process personal data from clients, partners, and website users.

Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Name

Job title and company affiliation

Contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)

Project-related information (e.g. site contacts or representatives)

Information submitted via our website forms or by email.

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where necessary and lawful. Legal bases for processing include:

Performance of a contract: Providing noise and vibration consultancy services

Legitimate interests: Operating our business, managing client relationships, responding to enquiries

Consent: For email marketing or newsletter subscriptions (which you can withdraw at any time)

How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used to:

Deliver consultancy services

Communicate with you regarding ongoing or prospective projects

Respond to enquiries or tender requests

Send newsletters or industry updates (only with your consent)

Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:

Required by law or regulation

Necessary to fulfil a contract (e.g., for project tenders), and only with your prior consent

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined above, and in accordance with statutory or professional obligations.

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

Request deletion or restriction of your data

Object to processing where justified

Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@acoustics.ie.

Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. All updates will be published on our website, and where material changes are made, we will notify you directly.

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding your personal data, please contact:

📧 office@acoustics.ie

📍 ICAN Acoustics, May 2025