Privacy Policy

Walter Dunphy Accounting Services Limited

Effective Date: 27 February 2026

1. Who We Are

Walter Dunphy Accounting Services Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”, “the Practice”) is a professional accounting and taxation services provider based in Ireland.

Registered Office: Coolnamuck, Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford
Company Number: 809414
Email: walter@walterdunphy.ie
Telephone: +353872232786

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. How We Act in Relation to Your Data

Depending on the services provided, we may act as:

• Data Controller – where we determine the purposes and means of processing personal data.
• Data Processor – where we process personal data on behalf of a client (for example, payroll processing).

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data necessary to provide our services. This may include:

• Identity and contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
• PPSN or other identification numbers where legally required
• Financial and tax information (income, expenses, tax returns, accounts)
• Payroll information (employee records where relevant)
• Anti‑money‑laundering documentation
• Website usage data and cookies

We only collect data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

4. Why We Use Your Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Deliver accounting, taxation, payroll and advisory services
• Prepare and submit statutory and tax returns
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Manage billing and payments
• Communicate with you regarding services
• Improve our services and website

Lawful bases include contractual necessity, legal obligation, legitimate interests, and consent where applicable.

5. Who We Share Personal Data With

We may share personal data with:

• Revenue Commissioners and statutory bodies
• Banks and financial institutions
• Software and IT service providers
• Professional advisors and insurers
• Regulators or law enforcement authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality.

6. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses will be used in compliance with GDPR.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, including:

• Revenue requirements (typically 6 years)
• Anti‑Money Laundering legislation
• Ongoing service or legal requirements

Data processed on behalf of clients is retained in accordance with client instructions and legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights under data protection law:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion where legally permitted
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

Walter Dunphy Accounting Services Limited
Email: Walter@walterdunphy.ie

Telephone: +353872232786
Address: Coolnamuck, Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford