Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

Brainhouse Tech ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website brainhousetech.ie or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out a contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Request a quote or consultation
  • Correspond with us via email, phone, or WhatsApp

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name
  • Project details

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Date and time of your visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
  • Process and deliver our services
  • Send you project updates and communications
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you opt in to marketing communications
  • Contract: When processing is necessary for a contract with you
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and respond to enquiries
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and email service providers
  • Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business partners: With your explicit consent

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Analyse website traffic via Google Analytics
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability - receive your data in a structured format
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@brainhousetech.ie.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us: