Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/07/2025
Last Updated: 08/07/2025

Flameweave respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal data you provide when using our website www.flameweave.ie.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.

1. Who We Are

We are a web design business based in co. Clare, Ireland. For privacy-related questions, contact us at:

Email: hello@flameweave.ie

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website:

  • Your name and email address (when you use our contact form)

  • Your IP address and browser user agent (automatically collected)

  • Any additional information you provide in messages or emails

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when:

  • You fill out our contact form

  • You send us an email

  • You access or browse our website (via cookies or server logs)

  • You interact with embedded services (e.g. Google Fonts or, Google Analytics)

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or messages

  • To improve and secure our website

  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your data for marketing purposes, and we do not sell or share your data with third parties.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, certain third-party service providers may process data on our behalf in order to operate and secure our website.

These may include:

  • Our website platform and plugins, which enable the use of contact forms and page functionality

  • Our hosting provider, which stores submitted form data and handles server infrastructure

  • Analytics providers (if used), to help us understand website traffic in an anonymous way

All third-party services we use are selected for their commitment to data protection and GDPR compliance.

We do not share your personal data with advertisers, marketing agencies, or unrelated third parties.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Emails and messages submitted via the contact form are stored securely on our hosting platform and email server.

  • Your IP address and user agent may be stored in server logs or within the form submission records for security and troubleshooting.

  • We use SSL encryption to protect data transmitted via our website.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries and comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access – You can request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure – You can request that we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Right to restrict processing – You can ask us to limit how we use your data.

  • Right to object – You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Right to data portability – You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Right to withdraw consent – If we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

If you believe your data has been mishandled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland:
https://www.dataprotection.ie

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to ensure basic website functionality and to improve the user experience. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function, while others may be used for analytics or embedded services.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the banner displayed when you first visit our site. You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time.

For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our cookie policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be posted on this page with the effective date noted above.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how we use your data, contact us at:

Email: hello@flameweave.ie
Business Name: Flameweave Web design
Location: Co. Clare, Ireland