Privacy Policy

Introduction

This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, ardanis.com (the “website”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information from you when you interact with our website, including:

1.1 Personal Information

Contact Details: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out forms on our website.
Communication Information: Any information you provide when contacting us, including your messages and attachments.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Technical Information: Includes your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system, and platform.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other diagnostic data.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. We use cookies in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool or by adjusting your browser settings. For non-essential cookies, we seek your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Refer to how to manage cookies in our Cookie Policy.

1.4 Legal Basis for Processing

Consent: For example, when you provide us with your contact details to receive our newsletter or marketing materials.
Contractual Necessity: When processing your personal data is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for legitimate interests, such as improving our website or services, unless your rights override those interests.
Legal Obligation: In certain cases, we are legally required to collect or retain your personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Ensuring the website functions properly and improving its performance.
To Communicate with You: Responding to your inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing you with updates about our services.
To Improve Our Website: Analysing usage patterns to improve the content and functionality of our website.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

2.1 Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with all relevant regulatory, legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Once we no longer need your data, we will securely delete it. If you would like further details on specific retention periods, please contact us.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities or regulators.
Business Transfers: If Ardanis Technologies is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.1 Third-Party Processors

When sharing your personal information with third-party service providers (processors), we ensure that they process the data solely on our behalf and in accordance with data protection laws. These processors are contractually obligated to protect your data and not use it for any purposes outside of our instructions.

3.2 Joint Controllers

In some cases, we may act as a joint controller with third parties for specific processing activities. In such cases, we will provide clear details about our respective responsibilities for handling your data.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information.
Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

5.1 Right to Withdraw Consent

If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To withdraw consent, please contact us at the details provided below.

5.2 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland. For more information, visit www.dataprotection.ie.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This privacy policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ardanis Technologies Ltd.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ardanis.com