Data Protection and Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13 September 2024

At Black Sheep Media Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible from [blacksheep.ie], we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.


1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

  • Information You Provide: When you contact us, fill out a form, or interact with us, you may provide personal data such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details.
  • Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our website, we may collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide services you request.
  • To process transactions or fulfill contractual obligations.
  • To improve our website and user experience.
  • To send you updates, promotional materials, or other communications (only with your explicit consent).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have explicitly provided consent for specific purposes.
  • Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving services.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze site usage and customize content.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the site.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to track site performance and usage.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising (if applicable).

You can manage your cookie preferences through our [Cookie Policy] or your browser settings. Non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent.


5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our website or delivering services (e.g., hosting, payment processors).
  • Legal authorities, when required to comply with legal obligations.

Third-party providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and required to use your data only for the agreed purposes.


6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.


7. Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Right to Restriction: Restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

To exercise your rights, contact us at basil@blacksheep.ie.


8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


9. Third-party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.


10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

  • Email: basil@blacksheep.ie
  • Phone: +353 089 970 4089
  • Address: 78 Ballinteer Park, Ballinteer, Dublin D16 KP20 Ireland