Last Updated: 25 February 2026
Introduction
At www.progressivevision.ie, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. In general, www.progressivevision.ie does not collect, store, use, or disclose personally identifiable information except in specific circumstances, such as when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or book an appointment.
Whenever we collect personal data, you will be informed clearly about:
- what data is being collected,
- how it will be used, and
- who it may be shared with,
in accordance with our legal and statutory obligations under data protection law.
By using this website, you confirm that you have the capacity to understand this Privacy Policy and are able to give informed consent where required. If you do not understand any part of this policy, you should not submit personal data through this site.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how your personal data is handled, please contact us at: info@progressivevision.ie
You may also contact us if you believe any information we hold about you is inaccurate, incomplete, or if you wish to request changes or deletion of your data.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission if you are dissatisfied with how your personal data is processed.
Information We May Collect From You
We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- contact us by email,
- use our online contact forms,
- book an appointment, or
- report an issue with the website.
When you contact us, we may keep a record of that correspondence.
We also collect certain data automatically when you browse our website, as explained in our Cookie Policy.
The data we may collect includes:
- your name
- your phone number
- your email address
- your postal address
- information submitted through website forms
- the time and date of your visit
- your IP address
- your browser type
- your referring URL
Online Appointments & Third-Party Booking System
www.progressivevision.ie uses an external booking plugin called WP Amelia to allow users to book appointments online.
When using the appointment booking system:
- personal data may be collected by WP Amelia only after you have actively provided consent,
- the data collected is limited to what is necessary to manage your appointment, and
- WP Amelia processes this data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We encourage users to review the privacy practices of third-party services used on our website. www.progressivevision.ie remains committed to ensuring that any third-party processors used comply with GDPR requirements.
Lawfulness of Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), personal data may only be processed where a lawful basis exists. www.progressivevision.ie identifies and documents the appropriate lawful basis in each case.
The lawful bases we rely on include:
1. Consent
Where required, we obtain explicit consent before collecting or processing personal data. Clear information is provided at the point of collection, including your right to withdraw consent at any time.
2. Performance of a Contract
Where personal data is necessary to fulfil a contract or service request (such as booking an appointment), consent may not be required.
3. Legal Obligation
Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
4. Vital Interests
Where processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another individual.
5. Public Interest
Where processing is necessary to carry out a task in the public interest or an official function.
6. Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of www.progressivevision.ie and does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Use of Your Data
We may use your personal data to:
- improve the content and functionality of our website
- ensure the website is presented effectively
- compile anonymous statistical information
- notify you of changes to our services
- comply with legal obligations
We do not attempt to identify individual visitors from technical data unless required by law.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not disclose your personal data to third parties unless:
- you have given consent,
- disclosure is necessary to fulfil a service you requested, or
- we are legally required to do so.
Where data is processed by service providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and www.progressivevision.ie accepts no responsibility or liability for them. Please review their policies before submitting personal data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request rectification or erasure
- restrict or object to processing
- request data portability
Requests should be sent to: info@progressivevision.ie
We will respond within one month and may request proof of identity.
Security of Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. While we strive to protect all data transmitted to our website, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.