Generate a GDPR Privacy Policy for Your Irish Business

Yes. If you have a website, collect email addresses, use analytics, process payments, or employ staff, you are processing personal data and GDPR requires a privacy policy. The DPC has investigated businesses of all sizes. The risk is not just fines - it is also customer trust and your reputation.

No. GDPR requires your privacy policy to accurately describe your specific data processing activities. A copied policy will reference the wrong tools, retention periods, and legal bases. If a DPC investigation finds your published policy does not match your actual practices, this is itself a compliance failure. Our questionnaire ensures your policy matches exactly what your business does.

A DPO is a designated person responsible for data protection compliance. You are legally required to appoint one if you are a public body, if your core activities involve large-scale systematic monitoring of individuals, or if you process special categories of data at scale. Even if not legally required, many businesses appoint a DPO as best practice. Our questionnaire asks about this and includes the appropriate section.

Our GDPR privacy policy includes a full cookie policy section. It covers what cookies you use, their purpose, duration, and how users can opt out. For most businesses, this integrated approach is sufficient. If you use a large number of cookies or run a complex ad-tech stack, you may want a standalone cookie policy - contact us and we can advise.

You should review your privacy policy at least annually, and update it whenever you change how you collect, use, or share personal data - for example, adding a new analytics tool, changing payment processor, or starting email marketing. We provide an editable DOCX so you can make updates easily.