Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Emerald Digital Marketing Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website. We are based in Ireland and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.

Information we collect

We collect information when you submit a contact form or communicate with us. This includes your name, email address, subject, and message contents. We may also collect limited technical information such as IP address, device type, browser version, and pages viewed. This technical data is used for security and performance monitoring.

How we use your data

We use your information to respond to enquiries, provide requested information, improve our website, and maintain security. We do not sell or rent personal data. We process data only when a lawful basis exists, such as legitimate interest or consent.

Cloudflare and security services

Our website uses Cloudflare services for security, performance, and DDoS protection. Cloudflare may process technical data such as IP addresses, network information, and request metadata to deliver these services. Cloudflare acts as a data processor under GDPR, and data may be transferred outside the EEA with appropriate safeguards.

Cookies and analytics

We use essential cookies necessary for site operation and limited analytics to understand traffic patterns. You can review our Cookies Policy for more information on the types of cookies and how they are used.

Data retention

We retain enquiry data only as long as necessary to respond and maintain records of communication. Technical logs are retained for security and operational purposes for a limited period.

Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, and delete your personal data, as well as the right to restrict or object to processing. You may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland if you believe your data rights have been infringed.

Third-party links

Our site may include links to external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +353 1 513 4820.