Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
RainyDay Accounting Solutions ("we", "us", "our") is a sole trader bookkeeping and accounting practice based in Co. Kerry, Ireland, operated by Lorraine Carey. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage our services.
2. Who We Are
Trading Name: RainyDay Accounting Solutions
Data Controller: Lorraine Carey
Address: Co. Kerry, Ireland
Email: info@rainydayaccounting.ie
Website: www.rainydayaccounting.ie
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
3.1 Information You Provide
• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Financial and accounting information (income, expenses, payroll data, VAT records)
• Tax identification numbers (PPSN, VAT registration numbers)
• Bank account details where required to perform our services
• Any other information you share with us in connection with our services
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
• Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, browser type) via cookies or analytics tools
• IP address and device information
3.3 Information from Third Parties
• Information provided by Revenue Commissioners or other regulatory bodies in the course of our work
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT return, income tax return, and management accounts services
• To communicate with you regarding your account and our services
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. Revenue, Companies Registration Office)
• To send invoices and manage payments
• To improve our website and services
• To respond to enquiries submitted via our website
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
• Contract: Processing is necessary to perform the services you have engaged us for
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with Irish and EU tax and accounting laws
• Legitimate Interests: For internal administration, business management, and improving our services
• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing communications
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
• Revenue Commissioners (as required for tax filings and compliance)
• Payroll software providers and accounting software platforms (e.g. Sage, Xero, Surf Accounts)
• Our professional advisors (e.g. accountants, legal advisors) bound by confidentiality
• IT service providers who assist with secure data storage and processing
All third parties we share data with are required to maintain appropriate security and use your data only for the purposes specified.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with our legal obligations. In line with Irish tax law requirements, financial records are generally retained for a minimum of 6 years. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include password-protected systems, encrypted communications, and secure file storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You can ask us to delete your data where there is no longer a legal basis to hold it
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can ask us to transfer your data to another provider
• Right to Object: You can object to us processing your data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@rainydayaccounting.ie. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Cookies
Our website (www.rainydayaccounting.ie) may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies. A full cookie policy may be available on our website.
11. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), the Irish supervisory authority:
Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Website: www.dataprotection.ie | Phone: +353 (0)1 765 0100
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
RainyDay Accounting Solutions
Lorraine Carey
Co. Kerry, Ireland
Email: info@rainydayaccounting.ie
Website: www.rainydayaccounting.ie