Privacy Policy – q50.ie

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At q50.ie, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

 

1. Who We Are

q50.ie is operated by Q50 (a micro-enterprise based in Ireland). If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at chris@q50.ie.

 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number (if provided).
   

• Transaction details: if you purchase a report, we collect necessary information to process your payment.
   

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and site usage (via cookies/analytics).
   

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide you with requested services and reports.
   

• Process payments securely.
   

• Respond to enquiries.
   

• Improve our website and services.
   

• Meet our legal obligations (e.g., tax records).
   

 

4. Payments via Stripe

When you buy a report on q50.ie, payments are handled by Stripe, our payment processor.

• We do not store your credit or debit card details.
   

• Payment information is transferred directly to Stripe, who process it securely in line with PCI-DSS standards.
   

• Stripe may collect information such as your card details, billing address, and transaction history.
   

• You can view Stripe’s Privacy Policy here: https://stripe.com/privacy.
   

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Contract: to provide you with the service/report you purchase.
   

• Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and improve our site.
   

• Legal obligations: to maintain proper records.
   

• Consent: where you accept cookies or sign up for optional communications.
   

 

6. Data Retention

• Transaction records: kept for 6 years for legal/tax purposes.
   

• Contact/enquiry emails: kept for as long as necessary to respond.
   

• Analytics/cookies: see our Cookie Policy.
   

 

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your data. We only share it with:

• Service providers (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers).
   

• Authorities if required by law.
   

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
   

• Request correction or deletion.
   

• Restrict or object to processing.
   

• Data portability (receive your data in a reusable format).
   

• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
   

To exercise your rights, email us at chris@q50.ie.

 

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. All transactions are encrypted via SSL.

 

10. Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:
 

Email: chris@q50.ie

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) Ireland: https://www.dataprotection.ie.