Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Emerald Growth Academy (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws. By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Data Controller

Emerald Growth Academy
The Academy Hub, 18 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 XN24, Ireland
[email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide through our contact forms, including your name, company, email address, phone number, and message content. We also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and access time to maintain security and website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to enquiries and provide requested information about our training services.
  • To improve website performance and user experience.
  • To maintain the security and integrity of our website.
  • To comply with legal obligations under Irish and EU law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on legitimate interest to respond to business enquiries and provide relevant information. Where required, we rely on your consent, which can be withdrawn at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond and follow up, then securely delete or anonymise the data. If you request deletion, we will comply unless we are legally required to retain the information.

6. Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data with technical service providers for hosting and security purposes. Our website is delivered through Cloudflare, which provides content delivery network (CDN) and security services that may process IP addresses and other technical data to prevent abuse and ensure availability.

7. International Data Transfers

Some technical data processed by Cloudflare may be transferred outside the European Economic Area. Cloudflare applies standard contractual clauses and other safeguards to protect data in line with GDPR requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, and to request restriction or objection to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, to remember preferences, and to understand basic usage patterns. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures, including secure hosting and Cloudflare protection, to prevent unauthorised access or misuse of data. No method of online transmission is completely secure, but we take appropriate precautions.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at [email protected].