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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 16th 2025

This website is operated on behalf of DCU:Innovate. DCU:Innovate is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal data through this website. The information we do collect may include:

  • Contact details if you email us directly.

  • Anonymous website usage data collected through analytics tools.

We do not collect or store any personal information unless you provide it voluntarily (e.g. through email or a contact form).

2. Cookies

This website uses Cookiebot to manage cookie consent and ensure compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR. When you first visit the site, you will be asked to accept or reject cookies.

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on the website.

3. Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused and GDPR-compliant analytics tool, to understand how visitors use our site.

Plausible does not use cookies, and it does not collect personal data, such as IP addresses or unique user identifiers. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised.

For more on Plausible’s approach to privacy, see: https://plausible.io/data-policy

4. How We Use Your Information

Any personal information you provide to us (such as via email) will be used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or providing a requested service. We do not share your information with third parties unless required by law.

5. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@dcuinnovate.ie.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal obligations.

7. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

DCU:Innovate
hello@dcuinnovate.ie

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of the most recent change listed above.