Placely (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Placely website (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Contact us via email or contact form
- Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
- Submit feedback or inquiries
This may include your name and email address.
b) Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain technical data when you use the Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
This helps us understand how visitors use Placely and improve the experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Improve website content and user experience
- Analyse site performance and usage
- Maintain the security and functionality of the Site
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
As an Ireland/EU-based website, we process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interest (site analytics and improvements)
- Consent (contact forms or optional communications)
- Legal obligations where applicable
4. Cookies and Analytics
Placely may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand visitor behaviour
- Improve site functionality
- Analyse traffic and performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
A separate Cookie Policy may be provided if advanced tracking tools are implemented.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics providers or website hosting platforms) that process data on our behalf. These providers only access data necessary to perform their services and are expected to comply with GDPR and relevant data protection standards.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from Placely.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Placely is an informational website intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be promptly deleted.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@placely.ie
Website: www.placely.ie