Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Introduction

Professor Barry O’Reilly (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact our practice, or enquire about our medical services.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable Irish data protection legislation.


Who We Are

Professor Barry O’Reilly
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Consultant Urogynaecologist

Mater Private Cork
City Gate
Mahon
Co. Cork
T12 K199

Telephone: 021 6013387

Email: Barry.OReilly.office@materprivate.ie

For the purposes of data protection legislation, Professor Barry O’Reilly is the Data Controller of your personal information collected through this website.


Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Information submitted through our contact forms

  • Appointment or consultation enquiries

  • Any information you choose to include in your correspondence with us

Please do not submit sensitive medical information through the website contact form unless specifically requested. Medical matters should be discussed during your consultation or through appropriate clinical communication channels.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Website usage data

  • Pages visited

  • Referring websites

  • Date and time of your visit

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.


How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Arrange appointments or consultations

  • Provide information about our clinical services

  • Improve our website and online experience

  • Monitor website performance and security

  • Maintain website administration

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

We will only process your information where we have a lawful basis for doing so.


Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interests

To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and services.

Contractual Necessity

To respond to enquiries, arrange appointments, or provide services requested by you.

Legal Obligation

Where we are required to process information to comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Consent

Where consent is required, such as for optional communications, we will obtain your consent before processing.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.


Marketing Communications

We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.

If you choose to receive updates from us in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us using the details below.


Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, analyse website usage, and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information where applicable.


Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with carefully selected third-party providers where necessary for:

  • Website hosting

  • Website maintenance

  • Website security

  • Analytics services

  • Email communication services

  • Professional advisers

  • Legal or regulatory compliance

All service providers are required to process personal information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.


Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal, regulatory, and administrative obligations.


Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Although we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


Your Rights

Subject to applicable data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.


Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing personal information.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, our services, or our website.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.


Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Professor Barry O’Reilly

Mater Private Cork
City Gate
Mahon
Co. Cork
T12 K199

Telephone: 021 6013387

Email: Barry.OReilly.office@materprivate.ie

If you are dissatisfied with how your personal information has been handled, you may contact the Irish Data Protection Commission.