Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
Construction Calculator Ireland ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our construction cost estimation service. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988-2018.
Information We Collect
When you use our construction cost calculator, we collect the following information:
Contact Information
- Email address
- Phone number
Project Information
- Project type (new build, extension, renovation, retrofit)
- Floor area in square metres
- Quality/specification level
- Location in Ireland
- Number of storeys
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of access
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide our service: Calculate and deliver your construction cost estimate.
- To follow up: Contact you regarding your estimate or answer questions about your project.
- For marketing (with consent): Send you updates about construction costs, grants, and relevant news if you have opted in.
- To improve our service: Analyse usage patterns to enhance our calculator accuracy and user experience.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for the specific purpose of providing a construction cost estimate.
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Typically, we retain contact information and estimate data for up to 24 months from the date of collection. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. The DPC can be contacted at www.dataprotection.ie.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.