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How this website handles personal information, cookies and use of its training content.
Last updated: 13 September 2026Privacy
Privacy notice
Derek Balfe Training respects your privacy and processes personal information only where there is a clear reason to do so. This notice explains the information that may be handled when you visit this website or contact Derek Balfe Training.
Who is responsible for your information?
Derek Balfe, trading as Derek Balfe Training, is the data controller. For privacy questions or requests, email derek@balfe.ie or call 086 040 0567.
Information collected
- Information you choose to provide by phone or email, such as your name, contact details, organisation and enquiry.
- Correspondence and information needed to discuss, arrange and deliver training.
- Limited technical information recorded automatically by the website hosting provider for security, reliability and site delivery, which may include an IP address, browser details and access logs.
Why information is used
- To respond to enquiries and discuss potential training.
- To arrange, provide and follow up on agreed training services.
- To maintain business, tax and accounting records where required.
- To protect the website and diagnose technical problems.
The legal bases relied on are taking steps at your request before entering a contract, performing a contract, complying with legal obligations and legitimate interests in operating and protecting the business.
Sharing and retention
Information may be handled by necessary service providers, such as email, website hosting, IT and professional advisers, subject to appropriate safeguards. It is not sold. Information is kept only for as long as needed for the purpose collected and for applicable legal, accounting or dispute-resolution requirements.
Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, erase or restrict your personal information, object to certain processing, and receive portable data. You may contact Derek Balfe Training using the details above. You also have the right to complain to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission at dataprotection.ie.
If an enquiry or testimonial form is added later, this notice will be updated before the form is made public.
Terms
Website terms of use
By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Purpose of this website
This is a brochure and training-resource website for Derek Balfe Training. Its content is general information and training material. It is not insurance, legal, tax, regulatory, cybersecurity or other professional advice and should not be treated as a substitute for advice suited to your organisation and circumstances.
Training resources
Reasonable care is taken when preparing resources, but technology, product settings and regulatory expectations change. You should verify that guidance remains current and appropriate before applying it. Your organisation remains responsible for its decisions, controls, client information and compliance obligations.
Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, the website and downloadable resources are owned by Derek Balfe Training. You may download and use free resources internally for training within your organisation. You may not sell, rebrand, publish or distribute them externally without prior written permission.
Availability and external links
The website may be changed, suspended or withdrawn without notice. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience; Derek Balfe Training does not control and is not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices.
Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Derek Balfe Training is not liable for loss arising solely from reliance on general website content or from third-party websites. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland, and the Irish courts have jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory rights that apply.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to derek@balfe.ie or discussed by calling 086 040 0567.