Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 Ja 2026

Harris PR (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://www.harrispr.ie (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.


1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Harris PR
Website: https://www.harrispr.ie

Harris PR is responsible for the personal data collected through this Website.


2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name (e.g. when you contact us or submit an enquiry form)
  • Communication Data: Information you provide when you communicate with us
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, referring URLs
  • Marketing Preferences: If you opt in to receive communications from us

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.


3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

  • Contact or enquiry forms
  • Direct email communications
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • Analytics tools (e.g. website traffic analysis)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent
  • Contractual Necessity: To respond to enquiries or provide services
  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business and Website
  • Legal Obligations: Where required by law

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications
  • Provide and manage our services
  • Improve our Website and user experience
  • Monitor Website performance and security
  • Send marketing communications (only where you have consented)

6. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse Website traffic. Cookies may include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for Website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).


7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, IT support)
  • Professional advisers (legal, accounting)
  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.


8. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.


10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.


11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.


12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.


14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact.

© 2026 Harris Public Relations Ireland. All rights reserved.

Denny Redmond

JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Denny brings a rich and varied background across PR, HR, and theatre production, with PR agency experience and an in-house role with The Gate Theatre, as well as several roles in the HR sector. After taking time to travel and pursue further studies, he returned to the world of PR in 2025, joining the Harris PR team where he supports clients in the food, motoring, retail, festivals & events, and NFP sectors.

 

Denny’s creative waters run deep, and his communication skills, signature energy and collaborative approach make him an invaluable addition to the team.

Viktoriia Hurska

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Vika joined Harris PR following her selection as the recipient of the 2025/26 Harris PR Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Bursary, developed in partnership with the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII) and the Open Doors Initiative. Originally from Ukraine and displaced by war, Vika came to Ireland in 2022 and brings over eight years of experience in communications including a wealth of strategic insight, creativity, and international perspective.

 

As part of the Bursary, Viktoriia is completing the PRII Diploma in Public Relations, combining academic study with hands-on agency experience at Harris PR, where she supports clients in the retail, health & wellness, festivals and NFP sectors.

Eve McSweeney

Account Manager

Eve is a skilled communications specialist who joined Harris PR in 2026 bringing extensive experience in strategic PR across the business, technology, and consumer sectors.

 

Eve previously spent over four years at tech-focused communications agency Beachhut PR, where she delivered strategic positioning, executive profiling, and global media relations for high-growth companies and multinational brands, often translating jargon heavy language into clear messaging. Her experience spans fintech, automotive, e-commerce, Web3, med-tech, supply chain, and enviro-tech industries.

 

She plays a key role in shaping and delivering integrated communications strategies, working closely with clients to build strong narratives, deliver insight-led storytelling, and drive meaningful media engagement.

Emma Geraghty

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Emma started her career in Internal Communications before undertaking a Masters in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. She moved on to become a Public Relations Manager in a fast-paced retail environment for over two years before joining Harris PR in 2025.

 

Experienced in delivering and executing PR campaigns across corporate, consumer and sustainability communications, whilst nurturing brand reputation, Emma manages clients in the health & wellness, retail, festivals and NFP sectors. A true media relations pro, her passion lies in storytelling and identifying news angles that will generate positive coverage while landing key messages.

Niamh McCarrick

DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR

With over 20 years’ experience, both agency and in-house, Niamh is a versatile and passionate PR expert who joined the Harris PR team in 2020.

 

During the course of her career she has worked with a broad range of corporate entities and consumer brands from industries spanning retail, telecoms, and FMCG, and has been the recipient of a number of PRCA awards in recognition of her work. She later served on the judging panel for the annual industry awards for several years.

Niamh specialises in strategy, planning, media relations and influencer management at Harris PR, and is the account lead for a number of brands in the retail, food & beverage, health & wellness and travel & tourism sectors.

Sonia Harris Pope

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Sonia established Harris PR in 2009, following a decade in agency PR and three years as a journalist with the Sunday Independent.  Her vision is to provide a truly people centric service, delivering standout creative work that moves the dial, while acting as an extension of client teams

 

While taking an active role in client work, alongside running the business, Sonia is responsible for strategic counsel, creative oversight and KPI delivery.  She has advised multinationals, start-ups, NFPs, and more over the course of her career and is deeply committed to advancing the PR industry by investing in talent and building an agency culture rooted in fairness and inclusivity.

 

Sonia is committed to advancing DEI in the PR Industry, and recently commissioned research and prepared the first benchmark report and toolkit for employers on the state of DEI in PR Ireland.  An active member of the PRII, and co-founder of the DEI PR Bursary now in its third year, Sonia has recently joined the board of the PRCA, and is committed to driving more inclusive hiring and workplace practices throughout the industry.