Last updated: 16 May 2026
This notice explains what personal data Solar Quotes Ireland collects, why we collect it, who we share it with, how long we keep it and the rights you have over it under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who we are
Solar Quotes Ireland (the site at solarquotesireland.ie) is operated by Solar Quotes Ireland, with a registered address at 14 The Meadows, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary, E21 E260, Ireland (CRO submission ref. 786597). We are the data controller for the personal data described in this notice.
If you need to contact us about your data, email hello@solarquotesireland.ie or use our contact page.
2. What data we collect
When you request quotes through the site, we collect the information needed to match you with installers. That includes:
- Identity data: your full name.
- Contact data: email address and phone number.
- Location data: Eircode, county and address of the property you want quoted.
- Property data: property type (semi-detached, detached, bungalow, apartment, commercial), approximate age, roof orientation, roof type, BER rating if you have one, approximate floor area, and your ownership status (owner, landlord, tenant, buying).
- Project data: the system you are interested in (solar PV, battery storage, EV charger, heat pump), preferred system size, expected installation timeline, preferred time for installers to call, and any notes you add to the form.
We also collect technical data automatically when you visit the site:
- IP address (truncated for analytics).
- Device and browser type, operating system, screen size.
- Page activity — pages visited, time on page, referring site, search terms used to reach us where available.
3. Why we collect it — and the legal basis
| Purpose | Legal basis under GDPR Article 6 |
|---|---|
| Matching you with SEAI-registered installers in your county and passing your quote request to them. | Article 6(1)(b) — performance of a contract you have requested (the quote-matching service). |
| Following up with you to confirm we received your enquiry and to check the installers contacted you. | Article 6(1)(b) — performance of contract. |
| Improving the site (analytics, page performance, fixing errors). | Article 6(1)(f) — our legitimate interest in running an accurate, working comparison service. |
| Complying with legal obligations (tax, accounting, regulatory requests). | Article 6(1)(c) — legal obligation. |
| Sending occasional service updates by email (only if you opt in). | Article 6(1)(a) — consent. You can withdraw consent at any time. |
4. Who we share it with
We share your quote-request data with up to 4 SEAI-registered solar installers serving your county. These installers are the only third parties who receive the property and project details you submit. We choose them based on proximity, SEAI registration status, Safe Electric / RECI certification and current response performance.
We do not sell your data to general marketing databases, third-party advertisers, or list brokers. We do not pass your details to installers outside your matched set.
We use a small number of standard service providers as data processors who handle data on our behalf under written contracts:
- Web hosting and form processing.
- Email delivery (transactional confirmations to you and installers).
- Analytics (Google Analytics 4, configured with IP anonymisation).
- CRM software that stores quote requests and tracks installer responses.
We may also disclose data where required by Irish law, by a court order, or to defend our legal rights.
5. International transfers
Some of our service providers (notably analytics and email delivery) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area, including to the United States. Where this happens, transfers are protected either by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. How long we keep it
- Quote-request data shared with installers: retained for 24 months from submission, so we can resolve any disputes about the introduction and so installers can follow up on your enquiry within a normal sales cycle.
- Quote-request data not yet sent to installers (incomplete submissions): retained for 30 days, then deleted.
- Email marketing subscriber data (opt-in only): retained until you unsubscribe, then removed within 30 days.
- Analytics data: retained for 14 months in Google Analytics 4, then auto-deleted.
- Accounting and tax records: retained for 6 years, as required by Irish tax law.
7. Your rights under GDPR
You have the following rights over the personal data we hold about you:
- Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — ask us to delete your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to restriction of processing — ask us to pause processing while a dispute is resolved.
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including any direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission at dataprotection.ie or 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28.
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@solarquotesireland.ie. We respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR Article 12.
8. Cookies and tracking
We use a small number of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to work (form submission, session state). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4, configured with IP anonymisation. These help us see which pages perform and where visitors come from. You can opt out via our cookie banner on first visit.
We do not use third-party advertising trackers (no Meta Pixel, no Google Ads remarketing, no programmatic ad networks). If that changes, this notice and the cookie banner will be updated before any new tracker is deployed.
9. Children
This site is intended for property owners and occupiers aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, contact hello@solarquotesireland.ie and we will delete it.
10. Security
We use HTTPS across the site, encrypted database storage, access controls on all systems that handle personal data, and we keep software patched. No system is perfectly secure, but we take the protective steps a reasonable Irish operator would expect.
11. Changes to this notice
We review this notice at least once a year and whenever there is a material change to how we handle data. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent meaningful change. Material changes affecting how we use your data will be flagged on the homepage and, where required, communicated directly.
12. Contact
Data controller: Solar Quotes Ireland, 14 The Meadows, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary, E21 E260, Ireland.
Email: hello@solarquotesireland.ie