Privacy

BeeHive Design Privacy Notice

At BeeHive Design (T/A BeeHive Design Limited), your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. It also informs you about your privacy rights and how we comply with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please read this notice carefully.

1. What Does This Notice Cover?

This Privacy Notice applies to personal data collected when you interact with us through our website, BeeHiveDesign.ie, or when you participate in our services and communications. Our website may contain links to external sites. We have no control over how third-party sites handle your data, so we recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing your personal information.

2. What Is Personal Data?

Personal data is any information that identifies you, either directly or indirectly. This may include:

  • Obvious details such as your name and contact information
  • Technical data like your IP address and browser type
  • Personal opinions, survey responses, or media files when you participate in our research or focus groups

If we request personal data to provide our services, we will clearly indicate when it’s necessary and why. Failure to provide certain information may prevent us from delivering services or responding to your inquiries.

3. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We collect and use personal data for specific purposes in accordance with the law. Below is a summary of the data we collect and how we process it:

Data CollectedPurposeLegal Basis
Email addressTo facilitate subscriptions to our newsletters or email updatesYour consent
Name, email, subject, message detailsTo respond to your inquiries via the contact formYour consent
Name, email, phone numberTo contact customers regarding services or business opportunitiesYour consent
Name, email, date of birth, opinions, recordings, and media filesFor research, surveys, or focus groups (when you participate voluntarily)Your consent
CV details, qualifications, referencesTo process job applicationsContractual requirement (pre-employment)
IP address, browser typeFor website security and proper operationLegitimate interest
IP address, cookiesTo analyze and improve website performanceYour consent

4. Data Security and Storage

We are committed to protecting your personal data. Although no system is 100% secure, we implement strict internal measures to safeguard your information:

  • Limiting access to personal data to authorized employees and partners with confidentiality obligations
  • Regularly updating our security protocols to protect against unauthorized access
  • Implementing procedures to manage data breaches and informing you or the relevant authorities if required

5. Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • The right to be informed about how we use your data
  • The right of access to the data we hold about you
  • The right to rectification if your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete
  • The right to erasure (to be forgotten)
  • The right to restrict processing of your personal data
  • The right to object to certain uses of your data
  • The right to data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data elsewhere
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time if we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission if you feel your rights have been violated

We encourage you to contact us first if you have concerns.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us with IT services, website security, and business operations
  • Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our rights and services
  • Corporate Transactions: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: If you specifically agree to share your information

If personal data is transferred outside of the EEA, we ensure it is treated securely and in compliance with GDPR using appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:

  • The duration of our relationship with you
  • Legal obligations and applicable statutes of limitation
  • Business or regulatory needs

For specific retention details, feel free to contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

In certain circumstances, your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we take appropriate steps to ensure the data is protected to the same standard as within the EEA, including using Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

9. Children’s Data

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your data or would like to exercise your rights, please get in touch:

Email: dataprotection@BeeHiveDesign.ie

We will respond to your request within one month of receipt.