Privacy Policy – FastTax.ie Effective Date: 01/07/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our services. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

1. Who We Are

FastTax.ie (part of PayLessTax Ltd) is the data controller for the purposes of this policy. Our registered office is at 117 Baggot Court, Dublin 2, D02 DD42. Contact us at info@fasttax.ie.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect:

  • Name, address, and contact details
  • PPS number and tax-related data
  • Payment and billing information
  • IP address and device/browser information
  • Any information provided during account creation or communications with us
  • Information submitted via our Contact Us form, Request a Callback, or Newsletter subscription

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent
  • The performance of a contract
  • Legal obligations
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g. to improve services or prevent fraud)

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To process payments and generate tax returns
  • To respond to queries submitted via our Contact Us form or callback request
  • To send newsletters if you have subscribed
  • To communicate with you
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Revenue Commissioners (with your consent)
  • IT service providers, payment processors, and hosting partners
  • All third parties are required to process your data in compliance with GDPR.

6. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions are in place.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil our obligations or as required by law. Generally:

  • Customer data: up to 4 years.
  • Inactive accounts: deleted after 12 months

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccuracies
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)

To exercise these rights, contact info@fasttax.ie.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through our banner or browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

10. Contact Forms and Newsletter Subscriptions

When you submit a query, request a callback, or subscribe to our newsletter through the site, the information you provide is used solely for the stated purpose — responding to your request or sending newsletters. This data is securely stored in the website’s backend and accessible only to authorised staff.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use indicates acceptance.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at info@fasttax.ie.