Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Ballygarvey collects, uses, stores, and protects information in connection with our website and platform. It is intended as a general, editable framework and should be reviewed against applicable law before being relied upon as a final legal document.
1. Introduction
Ballygarvey ("we", "us", "our") provides AI-driven data analysis tools intended to help small businesses evaluate capital efficiency and risk-adjusted decisions. This policy describes the categories of information we may collect through our website, forms, and related services, the purposes for which we may use that information, and the choices available to individuals.
This document is a general template. It does not reference any specific regulator, certification, or jurisdiction-specific compliance regime, and should be customised and reviewed by a qualified professional before publication as a binding policy.
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with Ballygarvey, we may collect the following categories of information:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contact details | Name, email address, phone number, company name, submitted via contact or enquiry forms |
| Account information | Login credentials and profile details, where an account or platform access is provided |
| Usage data | Pages visited, time on page, referring links, general interaction with the website |
| Technical data | IP address, browser type, device type, operating system |
| Communications | Correspondence sent to us, including enquiries and support requests |
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, and we ask that users avoid submitting such information through our forms.
3. How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide requested information about our services;
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website and platform functionality;
- Communicate updates, requested materials, or administrative notices;
- Understand general usage patterns to inform content and design decisions;
- Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations where applicable.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing, we aim to rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to respond to your enquiry or provide a requested service, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website, or compliance with a legal obligation. The specific basis depends on the nature of the interaction.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support core functionality, remember preferences, and understand aggregate usage of the site. Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through their settings; doing so may affect certain features of the website.
This section should be expanded with a full cookie list and consent mechanism if required under applicable law in your target markets.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who support hosting, analytics, communications, or similar operational functions, under appropriate confidentiality terms;
- Professional advisers where necessary for legal, accounting, or compliance purposes;
- Relevant authorities where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
We do not share personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
7. International Data Transfers
Where information is processed or stored outside the country in which it was originally collected, we aim to apply appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection requirements. The specific transfer mechanisms used should be confirmed and documented based on your actual infrastructure and service providers.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
9. Data Security
We aim to apply reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction on the processing of your personal information, and to object to certain processing activities or request portability of your data. To exercise any such rights, please use the contact details provided on our Contact page.
We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable timeframe consistent with applicable legal requirements.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for business use and are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please get in touch via our Contact page.