Privacy Statement.
Irish Debt Securities Association (IDSA)
Website: www.IDSA.ie
Effective Date: 01 June 2025
1. Introduction
The Irish Debt Securities Association (IDSA) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information through our website (www.IDSA.ie) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Irish Data Protection Acts.
2. Who We Are
The Irish Debt Securities Association (IDSA) is a member-driven industry organisation that represents and promotes Ireland’s structured finance and debt securities industry.
Data Controller:
Irish Debt Securities Association
Website: www.IDSA.ie
Email:info@idsa.ie
Postal Address: 26 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2
D02 P211
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, job title, and organisation.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour.
Communication Data: Information provided through forms, email, or correspondence with IDSA.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 years of age.
4. How We Collect Your Data
Your data may be collected when:
You contact us via the website contact form.
You sign up for newsletters or events.
You email us directly or engage with us professionally.
You visit our website (via cookies and analytics tools).
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries or communications.
To manage and administer membership or event participation.
To send you updates, newsletters, or industry information (with your consent).
To improve our website, services, and user experience.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal bases for processing your personal data include:
Your consent (e.g., for newsletters).
Contractual necessity (e.g., membership-related correspondence).
Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with regulatory requirements).
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, industry engagement).
7. Disclosure of Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
IDSA staff and board members.
Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, IT, or communications (subject to data protection agreements).
Regulatory authorities if required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with GDPR (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or to comply with legal obligations.
10. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Object to or restrict processing.
Withdraw consent (where applicable).
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert contact email]
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy] (link or section if available).
12. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: info@idsa.ie
Postal Address:
26 Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2
D02 P211