Preferential Safety is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or contact us regarding our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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About Preferential Safety

Preferential Safety is a trusted provider of advanced driver training, founded on decades of frontline emergency service experience.

Established in 2005, Preferential Safety was created with a clear mission: to deliver high-quality driver safety training built on real-world expertise. The company is led by a highly qualified instructor who holds a RoSPA International Diploma in Advanced Driving Instruction and brings 38 years of service in the fire sector, including roles as Station Officer and Training Officer in Waterford Fire Station.

For more than 20 years, Preferential Safety has provided reliable and professional driver training services across Waterford and throughout Ireland.

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Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

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Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Company name

• Training enquiry details

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Referral sources

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How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide driver training services

• Arrange bookings and consultations

• Improve our website and services

• Communicate with you regarding our services

• Maintain website security and functionality

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so under GDPR.

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Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate business interests

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How We Store & Protect Your Data

Preferential Safety takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:

• Unauthorised access

• Loss or theft

• Misuse

• Disclosure

• Alteration or destruction

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

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Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary for:

• Website hosting

• Email communications

• Website analytics

• Legal or regulatory compliance

All third-party providers are expected to handle your data securely and lawfully.

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Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website performance.

For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services

• Fulfil legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Maintain business records

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

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Your Rights Under GDPR

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request transfer of your data

• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

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Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

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Preferential Safety
Waterford, Ireland

Email: info@preferentialsafety.ie
Phone: (051) 349 294

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Thank you for trusting Preferential Safety with your information and supporting professional driver safety training across Ireland.