Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with an initial capital letter have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the words appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

Company
(referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) refers to Hibernian Testing Services Ltd., trading as HTS Labs, Unit H9, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 NY98.
For the purposes of the GDPR, the Company is the Data Controller.

Cookies
are small text files placed on Your device to help the Website function properly and to analyse usage.

Country
refers to Ireland.

Data Controller
means the legal entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.

Device
means any device capable of accessing the Website, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Personal Data
means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

Service
refers to the Website.

Service Provider
means any third party that processes data on behalf of the Company. For GDPR purposes, Service Providers act as Data Processors.

Usage Data
means data collected automatically when using the Website, such as page visits and technical information.

Website
refers to Endotest, accessible at https://endotest.ie

You
means the individual accessing or using the Website. Under GDPR, You may also be referred to as the Data Subject.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When You contact Us or submit an enquiry through the Website, We may collect limited Personal Data such as:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Location details (e.g. city or county)

We only collect Personal Data that is necessary to respond to Your enquiry or provide requested information.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Approximate location and device information

This data is used to maintain security and improve Website performance.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar technologies to operate and analyse the Website. You can manage Your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings.

Types of Cookies Used

Necessary Cookies
Required for the Website to function and for consent management.

Functional Cookies
Remember user preferences such as language or region.

Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These cookies are placed only with Your consent.

For more information, please see our Cookies Policy.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use Personal Data to:

• Operate and maintain the Website

• Respond to enquiries and requests

• Communicate information You have requested

• Improve Website functionality and content

• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

• Ensure business continuity in the event of a corporate transaction

We do not use Personal Data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Sharing of Your Personal Data

We do not sell Personal Data. We may share it only:

• With trusted Service Providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, IT support)

• Where required by law or regulatory authorities

• In connection with a business transfer or restructuring

• With Your explicit consent

All Service Providers are contractually required to protect Your data.

Retention of Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data is retained for shorter periods unless required for security or legal reasons.

Transfer of Personal Data

Your Personal Data may be processed outside Your jurisdiction. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied to ensure GDPR-compliant protection.

Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose Personal Data:

• To comply with legal obligations

• To protect Company rights or property

• To prevent or investigate wrongdoing

• To protect the safety of users or the public

Security of Personal Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Personal Data. However, no online transmission or storage method is completely secure.

Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics services such as Google Analytics, configured to minimise data collection and anonymise IP addresses where possible. Analytics cookies are used only with consent.

For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

GDPR Privacy Rights

Legal Basis for Processing

We process Personal Data based on:

• Consent

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligations

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access Your Personal Data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request erasure

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

Requests can be made by contacting Us using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact Us:

Email: endotest@htslabs.ie
Phone: +353 1 901 2000