Last updated: [15 December 2025]

Accession Digital (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), Irish data protection law, and applicable United States privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, services, and communications.

1. Who We Are

Accession Digital is a digital business and automation agency based in Ireland, providing services including (but not limited to) digital strategy, branding, web development, automation, AI integration, and marketing systems.

For the purposes of data protection law, Accession Digital is the Data Controller of your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: support@accession-digital-dc63ab.ingress-daribow.ewp.live

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: name, business name
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, billing address
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Usage Data: information about how you use our website or services
• Marketing Data: preferences in receiving marketing communications
• Client Data: information provided to us in the course of delivering services

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

• Website forms (contact forms, lead capture forms)
• Direct communications (email, phone, social media)
• Service onboarding and contracts
• Automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
• Third-party platforms used for marketing or automation

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EU & Ireland)

For individuals located in the European Union and Ireland, we rely on the following legal bases under GDPR to process personal data:

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process personal data:

• Consent: where you have given clear consent
• Contract: where processing is necessary to perform a contract
• Legal obligation: where required by law
• Legitimate interests: to operate and grow our business, provided your rights do not override these interests

5. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Provide and manage our services
• Communicate with you regarding enquiries or projects
• Deliver automated communications you have opted into
• Improve our website, systems, and service offerings
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Send marketing communications (where permitted)

6. Marketing Communications

You will only receive marketing communications from us if:

• You have opted in, or
• You are an existing client and the communication relates to similar services

You can opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

United States Clients & Data Transfers

If you are located in the United States, your personal data may be processed in accordance with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable.

U.S. clients acknowledge that personal data may be transferred to and processed in Ireland or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Hosting and cloud service providers
• CRM, automation, and analytics platforms
• Payment processors
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting)

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and to process data only on our instructions.

We do not sell personal data.

8. International Data Transfers

Some third-party tools we use may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

EU & Ireland Residents

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

United States Residents

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information (where applicable)

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details listed in this Privacy Policy.

11. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.

A separate Cookie Policy may apply.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

• Secure hosting environments
• Access controls
• Encryption where appropriate
• Regular system monitoring

Despite our efforts, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC):

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns directly.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us.