Privacy Policy

Introduction

darkpulseium Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website darkpulseium.world or use our marketing strategy consulting services.

Data Controller Information

The data controller responsible for your personal information is darkpulseium Ltd, a company registered in Ireland with registration number CRO794613. Our registered office is located at Baggot Street 103, Cork, T03 4958, Ireland.

Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data about you through various means, including when you visit our website, contact us, or engage our services. The data collection includes:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and postal address
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence and communications with you, including email exchanges and meeting notes
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications and information about your interests
• Business Data: Information about your construction business, marketing challenges, and project requirements

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for various purposes depending on how you interact with us. The primary ways how we use your information include:

• To provide and deliver our marketing strategy consulting services
• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To process and manage service agreements and business relationships
• To send you relevant business communications and service updates
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To conduct business analysis and develop new services
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate interests
• To send marketing communications where you have consented or where permitted by law

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with legal or regulatory requirements
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided this does not override your rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and tracking technologies for analytics, advertising, and remarketing purposes, including Google Ads. These technologies help us measure campaign effectiveness, deliver relevant advertisements, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that assist us in operating our business
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Data retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for processing. Generally, we retain client data for seven years after the end of our business relationship, in line with standard business practices and legal requirements. Marketing data is typically retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing in specific situations
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended in complex cases.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have processed your personal data in violation of applicable data protection laws. In Ireland, the relevant authority is the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Cookie Policy Reference

For detailed information about our use of cookies and similar technologies, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy, which forms part of this Privacy Policy.