Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

The purpose of this notice is to inform you of the data that Inclusion by Design will collect and use in connection with this website and associated social media platforms. It also explains why we do so and your rights under data privacy laws.

Inclusion by Design’s web pages are accessible through: https://inclusionbydesign.ie/

Inclusion by Design will actively seek to preserve the rights of those who share personal information (personal data) with us through these web pages (“the website”) and associated social media platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any linked websites. Any external links to other websites are clearly identifiable as such.

Our Commitment to Data Protection

We take our responsibilities under data protection law very seriously. Any personal data which we collect and which is held in electronic or paper form within Inclusion by Design’s systems and premises will be treated with the highest standards of confidentiality and security in accordance with Irish and European Data Protection laws, including:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679

  • The Data Protection Act 2018

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact us: Email: info@inclusionbydesign.ie


How We Collect Your Data

The personal data that Inclusion by Design collects depends on our relationship with you. We do not collect any personal data on this website except for the information that you volunteer through emailing us or filling in an online form. This may include:

  • Your name, email address, telephone number, and postal address for the purposes of providing you with information about our services.

  • Any other personal data that you provide to Inclusion by Design or which we generate about you in connection with your use of this website.

Technical Information

When a visitor requests a page from our website, our web server automatically recognizes that visitor’s domain name and the IP address used to access our site. We use this technical information to analyze our web traffic in order to improve the user experience and provide tailored marketing information on our services. No attempt will be made by Inclusion by Design to identify individual visitors from this technical data.


Purpose of Processing

Whenever we request personal data through our website, social media channels, or a telephone query, we will clearly indicate the purpose of our inquiry before obtaining any information. We will then store this personal data on our systems to assist with the future marketing and delivery of our services.

  • Consent: If you volunteer personal data via an online form, you will be asked to give your consent to Inclusion by Design contacting you in the future.

  • Opting Out: We will always give you the choice of opting out of receiving marketing materials. You may opt out at any time by sending an email to info@inclusionbydesign.ie.

  • Service Delivery: Inclusion by Design will only process your personal data for the purpose for which it was provided. If you opt for our services, your data will be used to create client records.


Legal Basis for Processing

We process the information specified above on the following legal bases:

  1. Legitimate Interests: It is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests of Inclusion by Design.

  2. Legal Obligation: It is necessary for compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

  3. Contractual Necessity: It is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.


Third Parties & Data Sharing

Your personal data is regarded as highly confidential. We make every effort to ensure it is only accessed by those who need it for the reasons set out above.

Inclusion by Design may share your personal data with partner service providers to assist in course delivery and certification where necessary for our contract with you. We will not share any personally identifiable information with any other third party without your consent, unless legally obliged to do so.


Data Retention & Rights

How long will we keep your data?

Your personal data will not be stored for any longer than is reasonably necessary.

  • Customer & Marketing Data: May be held for up to 3 years to support the delivery of services.

  • Payment Details: Our policy is to delete debit/credit card details once a transaction or payment plan has been completed.

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request erasure (deletion) of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact info@inclusionbydesign.ie. We will respond as soon as practicable, typically within one month.


Cookies

A cookie is a small piece of data sent to your browser and stored on your hard drive. They are used to identify which areas of the website you have visited and to provide a personalized experience.

You can choose to refuse cookies via your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.


Updates to this Policy

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.

Last updated: April 2026