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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.

Last updated: 10 June 2026

The Executive Office (TEO) is the data controller for this page. Grays Communications manages the page and processes personal data on behalf of The Executive Office as its data processor.

 

Who we are

The Executive Office (TEO) is responsible for deciding how personal data collected through this page is used.

The Executive Office

GD36 Stormont Castle
Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3TT


Telephone: 02890 378055
Email: info@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk

Data processor: Grays Communications.

Information we collect

This page may collect technical and usage information, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, time spent on the page, referral source and actions taken on the page. If you choose to complete a form, the information you provide may also include your name, email address and any other details entered into the form.
 

How we collect it
 

Information is collected directly when you provide it and automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you use this page. These technologies may include Google Analytics, Google Ads including YouTube advertising measurement, Meta tracking tools and Snapchat tracking tools, depending on the consent choices you make.
 

Why we use it
 

The Executive Office uses this information to understand how the page is used, improve user experience, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, monitor engagement with advertising, and support reporting and optimisation. If you submit a form, the information provided may also be used to process and respond to your enquiry or submission.


Lawful basis
 

Where cookies or advertising technologies require consent, processing is based on your consent. You can withdraw that consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the page.

Other limited processing may be carried out where necessary for the administration, operation and security of the page, and for the delivery of the relevant public information or service.
 

Who we share it with
 

Personal data may be shared with organisations that support the operation, hosting, measurement and improvement of this page. These may include Grays Communications, Google, Meta and Snapchat where their services are used.
 

Grays Communications acts only on behalf of The Executive Office and processes personal data in line with its instructions.
 

International transfers
 

Some third-party providers may process personal data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards will be used in line with UK data protection law.

How long we keep it
 

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or in line with relevant retention requirements. Cookie durations and advertising-related retention periods may vary depending on the service used and are explained in the cookies policy for this page.
 

Your rights
 

Under data protection law, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, ask for inaccurate data to be corrected, request deletion in certain circumstances, restrict processing in certain circumstances, object to certain processing, and withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing.
 

To exercise any of these rights, contact The Executive Office using the details above. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your information has been handled.
 

Cookies
 

This page uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, advertising measurement and campaign performance monitoring. Further information, including details of Google Analytics, Google Ads including YouTube, Meta and Snapchat technologies, is provided in the cookies policy for this page.
 

Contact
 

For questions about this privacy policy or the use of your personal data, contact:
 

The Executive Office
GD36 Stormont Castle
Stormont Estate
Belfast
BT4 3TT

Telephone: 02890 378055
Email: info@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
 

For concerns about data protection, you also have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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