rgr partners

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
At rgr partners, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

2. Who We Are
RGR PARTNERS (ADVISORY) LIMITED, Chartered Accountants and Statutory Audit Firm, with its registered office at Cahercourt, Loughrea, Co. Galway, is a professional accountancy and advisory firm regulated by Chartered Accountants Ireland. We act as a Data Controller for the personal data we collect in the course of providing our services.

3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details: name, address, phone number, email
  • Identification data: PPS number, date of birth, ID documents
  • Financial information: income, bank account details, tax information
  • Employment details: salary, employer, job title
  • Information relevant to your tax, accounting, or business needs

4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:

  • Direct communication (e.g., email, phone, meetings)
  • Client onboarding forms and engagement letters
  • Public sources (e.g., CRO, Revenue)
  • Third parties where relevant and lawful (e.g., your employer or solicitor)

5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:

  • Deliver accountancy, tax, and advisory services
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., Revenue reporting)
  • Manage our relationship with you
  • Prevent fraud and comply with anti-money laundering requirements

6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legal and regulatory obligations
  • Legitimate interests
  • Consent (where applicable)

7. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:

  • Regulatory and statutory bodies (e.g., Revenue Commissioners, CRO)
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., payroll processors, IT providers)
  • Legal or professional advisors
    All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements. Typically, this is 6–7 years following the end of our relationship.

9. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request rectification or erasure
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland

10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

11. Updates to this Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Sharon Rourke- B.Comm; FCA

For and on behalf of:
RGR PARTNERS (ADVISORY) LIMITED
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Firm
Cahercourt
Loughrea
Co. Galway
sharon.rourke@rgrpartners.ie