Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

 

1) Who we are

This website is operated by MCD COnsulting

 

2) What information we collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Information you provide to us: name, email address, phone number, company name, and any information you include in a message or enquiry (e.g., via a contact form, email, or booking request).
  • Client/service information (if relevant): details needed to provide services you request (e.g., coaching/training requirements, scheduling details, invoices).
  • Payment information (if applicable): payments are processed by third-party providers, so we typically do not store full card details.
  • Website usage information: IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and approximate location, collected through cookies or analytics tools (where enabled).

 

3) How we use your information

We use personal information to:

  • respond to enquiries and communicate with you
  • provide and manage our services (including booking, delivery, and customer support)
  • send administrative messages (e.g., confirmations, invoices, service updates)
  • send marketing emails/newsletters only if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • improve our website and understand how visitors use it (analytics)
  • meet legal, tax, or regulatory obligations

 

4) Our legal bases for processing (GDPR)

We process personal data where it is necessary for:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, non-essential cookies)
  • Contract (e.g., to deliver services you request)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website, responding to enquiries, running our business—without overriding your rights)
  • Legal obligation (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)

 

5) Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:

  • website hosting and IT providers
  • email and newsletter platforms
  • booking/scheduling tools
  • payment processors
  • analytics providers (if enabled)

These providers are only permitted to use your data to provide services to us and must protect it.

 

6) International transfers

Some of our service providers may store/process data outside the EEA (European Economic Area). Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures) to protect your data.

 

7) How long we keep your information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, we may retain invoice/transaction records for the period required by law.

 

8) Your rights

Under data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • access your personal data
  • correct inaccurate data
  • request deletion of your data
  • restrict or object to certain processing
  • withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • request data portability (in certain cases)

To exercise these rights, contact us at catherine@mcdcoachconsult.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Ireland, this is the Data Protection Commission.

 

9) Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to help our website function and (if enabled) to understand usage and improve performance.

Some cookies are necessary for the site to work. Others (like analytics/marketing cookies) are optional and should only be used with your consent where required.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, our cookie banner/preferences.

 

10) Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

 

11) Children’s privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

12) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.