Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 14, 2025
At BeeHive Design, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Who We Are

BeeHive Design (T/A BeeHive Design Limited) is an Irish company offering creative and digital services.
Website: https://www.beehivedesign.ie
Email: support@beehivedesign.ie
We act as the "data controller" for the purposes of the GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Company name and billing details (if applicable)

  • IP address, browser type, and other technical data

  • Any personal information submitted via contact forms or emails

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided and necessary for service delivery.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide services

  • To manage billing and invoicing

  • To improve our website and customer experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

Legal bases for processing include performance of a contract, consent, and legitimate interests.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely on encrypted servers and limit access only to authorized staff. We follow industry best practices and regularly review our data protection protocols.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve functionality and monitor usage. For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You can manage your preferences via your browser settings.

Learn more about cookies and Irish ePrivacy rules here:
https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/internet-technology/cookies

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools for:

  • Website hosting

  • Email communication

  • Analytics and traffic monitoring (e.g., Google Analytics)

These services comply with GDPR and process data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to correct inaccurate data

  • The right to request deletion of your data

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, email: support@beehivedesign.ie

Learn more about your rights under GDPR here:
https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/know-your-rights

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by Irish law.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted at:
https://www.beehivedesign.ie/privacy-policy

We recommend reviewing it periodically.

12. Complaints

If you believe your data rights have been violated, you can lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Complaint form: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/contact/how-contact-us

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: support@beehivedesign.ie
Website: https://www.beehivedesign.ie