Privacy Policy / Cookie Notice – Stakelum Consultancy

 

This privacy and cookie notice explains in detail:

• The types of personal data (“Personal Data”) we, Stakelum Consultancy, may collect;

• How we store and handle that data, and how we keep it secure;

• How our website uses cookies.

 

In this notice:

• References to “we”, “us” or “our” refer to Stakelum Consultancy.

• References to “User(s)” refer to each individual who uses this website.

• References to the “Website” or “Site” refer to the Stakelum Consultancy website.

 

We provide this notice in accordance with our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable EU Member State data protection laws, as part of our commitment to transparent data processing.

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Privacy Policy

 

Personal Data Protection

 

When interacting with the Website, Users may be asked to provide certain Personal Data—for example, when filling out contact forms or subscribing to updates. This data is required to process and respond to User requests.

 

By accessing and using the Website, Users accept that their Personal Data may be collected and processed as outlined below.

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Stakelum Consultancy commits to complying with the Data Protection Acts and the GDPR, and to implementing appropriate measures to safeguard the information shared with us.

 

Data Controller

 

The Data Controller is the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.

Stakelum Consultancy is the Data Controller for any personal information collected through this Website.

 

Personal Data Collected & Purpose of Processing

 

Personal Data refers to information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual, such as name, email address, or any identifier relating to a person’s identity.

 

We collect the following types of Personal Data through the Website, when Users:

• Fill in contact forms;

• Subscribe to newsletters;

• Apply for roles or submit inquiries.

 

Data Collected: Name, surname, and email address.

 

Purposes:

• Responding to User enquiries;

• Enhancing Website functionality and services;

• Conducting analysis and statistical reviews to improve our services;

• Sharing news, updates, and offers;

• Monitoring site traffic and performance.

 

A record of Personal Data processing is maintained in accordance with GDPR requirements.

 

Data Recipients

 

Personal Data is accessed solely by relevant team members of Stakelum Consultancy.

Our data is hosted on secure servers, primarily within the European Union. Any third-party services used (e.g. email or analytics tools) are vetted for GDPR compliance and offer data protection assurances.

 

Retention Period

 

We retain Personal Data for a maximum of three years from the User's last interaction with us, unless a legal obligation requires longer retention.

After this period, or upon request, we will securely delete or anonymise all Personal Data held.

 

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of Personal Data, protecting it against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction.

 

User Rights

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Users have the following rights under GDPR regarding their Personal Data:

• Right of access;

• Right to rectification;

• Right to erasure;

• Right to restrict or object to processing;

• Right to data portability;

• Right to withdraw consent;

• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making.

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@stakelumconsultancy.com

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We aim to respond within one month of receipt. There is no fee for exercising your rights, unless the request is unfounded, repetitive, or excessive, in which case a reasonable fee may apply or the request may be refused.

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Complaints

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If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

 

Confidentiality

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We uphold the strict confidentiality of Personal Data and ensure all individuals authorised to process such data are bound by confidentiality obligations.

 

Cookies

 

What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files stored on a User’s device during visits to a website, used to improve browsing experience and functionality.

 

Purpose of Cookies

 

We use the following types of cookies:

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality and to fulfil legal obligations.

• Functional Cookies: Enhance user experience, e.g. remembering login preferences.

• Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data on Website usage to help us improve content and performance.

 

We may use tools such as Google Analytics to assess website traffic and engagement.

 

In accordance with applicable regulations, consent is not required for necessary cookies but is sought for functional and analytics cookies.

 

Managing Cookies

 

You may manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for cookie management are available for:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

• Opera

• Microsoft Edge

• Internet Explorer

 

You can also refuse cookies by dismissing the cookie banner displayed when you visit our Website.

 

Help & Contact

 

If you have any questions regarding this privacy and cookie notice or your Personal Data, please contact us at:
info@stakelumconsultancy.com

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Changes to this cookie notice

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We regularly update our cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices and services and to comply with the applicable rules and regulations. In the event that changes are made to this cookie notice, we will change the “last updated” date at the top of this cookie notice page. If we make any significant changes to the way we collect, use and/or share information held with cookies, we will inform you on the Website. We recommend that you check this.