Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17th February 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Ascoria Technologies Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website ascoria.ie (the “Website”). This Policy is designed to comply with the laws of Ireland and the European Union, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information in connection with your use of our Website:

  • Personal Information: This includes information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and any other details you submit via contact forms, registration forms, or other interactions on our Website.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us understand how our Website is used and how we can improve it.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Providing and Managing Our Services: To operate and maintain the Website and to respond to your inquiries.
  • Improving User Experience: To analyze usage trends and optimize our Website.
  • Communications: To send you updates, marketing communications, and promotional materials (only where you have consented to receive such information).
  • Legal Compliance: To meet legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent.
  • Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract or provide requested services.
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services and ensuring the security of our Website.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies help us to personalize your experience, understand your preferences, and improve the functionality of our Website. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our Website and providing services. These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with legal obligations or respond to valid legal requests from public authorities.
  • With Your Consent: If you provide explicit consent to share your information with third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms, are in place to comply with the GDPR and to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and relevant Irish data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request access to your personal data.
  • Rectification: The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12 below.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. 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 effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Ascoria TEchnologies Ltd
Registered Office: 26 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
Email: info@ascoria.ie

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.