Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Brandstart (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you visit brandstart.ie or engage our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts.
Who we are
Brandstart is a digital marketing and web design agency based in Ireland.
- Business: Brandstart
- Address: Glenbrook, Ballyroan, Co. Laois, R32 R5X8, Ireland
- Email: john@brandstart.ie
- Phone: +353 87 144 6682
For any privacy-related query, or to exercise your rights, contact us using the details above. We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.
What personal data we collect
- Contact & enquiry data: name, email address, phone number, business name and any message content you submit through our contact forms, quote requests or by email.
- Client project data: information you provide so we can deliver our services (e.g. website content, images, logos, branding and account details).
- Usage & device data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed and referring source, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
- Marketing data: your preferences for receiving communications from us, where applicable.
How and why we use your data
- To respond to enquiries, prepare quotes and provide the services you request (legal basis: performance of a contract / steps prior to a contract).
- To deliver, manage and support web design, SEO, Google Ads and related services for our clients (legal basis: contract).
- To measure and improve the performance of our website and marketing (legal basis: consent for non-essential cookies; otherwise our legitimate interests).
- To send service updates or, where you have consented, marketing communications (legal basis: consent / legitimate interests). You can opt out at any time.
- To meet legal, accounting and regulatory obligations (legal basis: legal obligation).
Cookies, analytics and advertising
We use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work and to understand how it is used. With your consent we use:
- Google Analytics – to measure website traffic and usage.
- Google Ads – to measure the performance of our advertising and, where applicable, remarketing. Google may set cookies and process data as an independent controller; see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Non-essential cookies are only set after you give consent through our cookie banner, and you can change or withdraw your choice at any time. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with trusted providers who help us operate, and only as needed:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers.
- Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g. Google) where you have consented.
- Payment and accounting providers for billing.
- Professional advisers or authorities where required by law.
Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where they do, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or an adequacy decision.
How long we keep your data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, to provide our services, and to meet legal and accounting obligations. Enquiry data that does not lead to an engagement is deleted within a reasonable period. Client records are retained for the duration of our relationship and for the period required by law afterwards.
How we protect your data
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures – including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls and secure hosting – to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Your rights
Under the GDPR you have the right to: access your data; have it corrected or erased; restrict or object to processing; data portability; and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (dataprotection.ie).
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the date it was last updated.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact Brandstart at john@brandstart.ie or Glenbrook, Ballyroan, Co. Laois, R32 R5X8, Ireland.