Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how BrandForge Ireland (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website or contact us. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
Data we collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide through our contact forms, including name, email address, company name, and message content. We also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and referring pages for security and analytics purposes.
How we use your data
- To respond to enquiries and provide requested information.
- To manage course scheduling and service discussions.
- To improve site performance and user experience.
- To protect the website against abuse or malicious activity.
Legal basis for processing
We process personal data based on your consent (when you submit a form), our legitimate interests in operating the site, and our obligation to respond to requests you initiate.
Data retention
We retain form submissions only for as long as necessary to manage your enquiry and any follow-up communication. If you request deletion, we will remove your data unless legal requirements apply.
Cloudflare services
Our website uses Cloudflare for security, performance, and traffic management. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and other network data to detect threats and deliver content efficiently. This processing is necessary for the secure delivery of the website.
Cookies and analytics
We use essential cookies to maintain the website’s functionality and limited analytics cookies to understand aggregated usage trends. You can review details in our Cookie Policy and manage your preferences through the cookie banner.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, restrict processing, object to processing, and request data portability. You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure hosting, access controls, and monitoring for unauthorized activity. However, no online system is fully secure.
International transfers
If data is processed outside Ireland or the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at [email protected] or by post at BrandForge Ireland, 18 Hatch Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XH96, Ireland.