Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25/01/26

Midlands Training Ireland (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.


 

Who We Are

Business Name: Midlands Training Ireland
Email: midlandstrainingireland@gmail.ie
Phone: 043 335 1818 / 085 105 3439
Website: www.midlandstrainingireland.ie

We provide professional training services including health & safety, first aid, manual handling, patient handling, and workplace compliance training.


 

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Employer or organisation name

  • Billing and invoicing details

  • Course booking and attendance records

  • Certification and training records

  • Enquiry and communication history

  • Website usage data (cookies and analytics)


 

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process course bookings and training registrations

  • Deliver training and issue certificates

  • Maintain training and compliance records

  • Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

  • Manage billing and payments

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Improve our training services and website

  • Send course updates and relevant marketing (where permitted)


 

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following GDPR legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity — to deliver booked training

  • Legal obligation — to meet regulatory and record-keeping requirements

  • Legitimate interests — to operate and improve our services

  • Consent — for marketing communications (where applicable)


 

Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose and comply with legal obligations.

Training & Certification Records

Retained for up to 7 years to support certificate verification, regulatory audits, and employer record requests.

Booking & Enquiry Data

Retained for up to 3 years after the last contact or course booking.

Billing & Financial Records

Retained for 7 years in line with Irish tax and accounting requirements.

Marketing Data

Retained until consent is withdrawn or the information becomes no longer relevant.

Website Analytics Data

Retained for up to 26 months, depending on analytics settings.

When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.


 

How We Store and Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure hosting and systems

  • Password-protected access to records

  • Limited staff access to personal information

  • Secure payment processing through trusted providers

  • Regular security and data protection reviews


 

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share limited personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

  • Email and communications services

  • Website analytics providers

  • Regulatory or legal authorities when required

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and data protection laws.


 

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to data processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent applies)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

More information: https://www.dataprotection.ie


 

Cookies & Website Tracking

We use cookies to improve website performance, analyse traffic, and enhance user experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner (if enabled).


 

Marketing Communications

We may send information about upcoming courses, training offers, or relevant updates if you have:

  • Opted in, or

  • Previously booked training and not opted out

You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us or using email unsubscribe links.


 

International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (e.g., through software providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.


 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.


 

Contact Us

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

Midlands Training Ireland
📧 midlandstrainingireland@gmail.ie
📞 043 335 1818 / 085 105 3439