Introduction

The Real Estate Agency Summit (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This statement outlines how we collect, use and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please email info@therealestateagencysummit.ie.

Data Collection

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website. This may include:

• Name, email address, phone number and company details.
• Enquiry information submitted through contact forms.
• Subscription preferences for newsletters or event updates.

This information is typically collected when you:

• Contact us through the website.
• Register interest in attending, sponsoring or exhibiting at the Summit.
• Sign up for communications.

We may also collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type and website usage information, through cookies and server logs.

Use of Data

We use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries.
• Provide information about the Summit.
• Send newsletters or promotional updates where you have consented.
• Manage event-related communications and arrangements.
• Maintain, secure and improve our website.
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Depending on the purpose, we process personal data on the basis of consent, contractual necessity, legal obligations or our legitimate interests in managing enquiries, organising the Summit and operating our website.

We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, such as health information, beliefs or political opinions, through our general website forms. Please avoid including sensitive information in general enquiries.

Data Controller

The Real Estate Agency Summit is the data controller for personal data collected through this website and processes it in accordance with applicable Irish and EU data protection legislation, including the GDPR.

Disclosure to Third Parties

Where necessary, we may share your data with:

• Service providers, such as web hosting, email platforms and event-booking services.
• Professional advisers.
• Legal or regulatory bodies where required by law.

We use service providers, including Mailchimp, to support our communications and event administration. Where they process personal data on our behalf, we require appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are required in accordance with applicable data protection law.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. Access is limited to authorised personnel who need it for their work.

Access and Control

Subject to applicable legal conditions, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Request restriction of processing.
• Object to certain processing.
• Request portability of your data.
• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications using the unsubscribe link in our emails. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing carried out lawfully before withdrawal.

To exercise your rights, please contact info@therealestateagencysummit.ie.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, manage any related follow-up or meet legal and regulatory requirements.

When your information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Cookies and Log Files

Our website may use cookies to support functionality, remember preferences and understand how the site is used. Server logs may also collect technical information to support website security and performance.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies

Depending on the functionality enabled on our website, cookies may include:

• Essential cookies: required for core website functionality.
• Performance cookies: help us understand website usage.
• Functionality cookies: remember preferences and settings.
• Third-party cookies: associated with embedded content or external services.

Where non-essential cookies require consent, we seek your consent before placing them on your device.

You can manage your preferences through the cookie controls provided on the website. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect some website functionality.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for a professional audience and is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from them.

External Links and Ticket Bookings

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including ticket-booking services. Information you provide directly to those services is subject to their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing those policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be available on this page.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@therealestateagencysummit.ie.