Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us.
Introduction and Scope
How We Collect Data
We collect data you provide directly (e.g., forms) and automatically (via cookies or analytics) for legitimate business interests.
Directly Provided Data
- Name and contact details
- Subscription preferences
- Partnership or inquiry history
- Content interaction data
- Survey or feedback responses
Automatic Data Collection
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Clickstream data for affiliate tracking
- Referral links from brokers or partners
How We Use Data
Data is used to deliver content, manage affiliate relationships, and provide analytics for financial companies and partners.
- Managing affiliate commissions
- Providing sponsored research reports
- Improving site functionality
- Customizing user experience
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Delivering newsletters and updates
- Responding to your inquiries
Our promise: We prioritize your privacy and comply with Irish data protection laws in processing all personal and affiliate data.
How We Share Data
We share data with partners only when necessary for affiliate commission tracking or compliance purposes.
Service Providers
Third-party service providers are vetted for compliance and may only process data as instructed.
Legal Obligations
We may retain or disclose data as required by Irish law or regulatory authorities.
Anonymous Usage Data
We collect anonymous usage statistics to understand site engagement and improve our affiliate services.
Your Rights
You have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our use of your data, as detailed above.
To exercise your privacy rights, contact our data officer by email or through the contact form.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Technical Measures
- Encrypted data storage
- Regular security updates
- Network firewalls and monitoring
- Secure access controls
Organizational Measures
- Staff privacy training
- Regular compliance audits
- Clear data handling policies
- Affiliate disclosure guidelines
Data Retention Policy
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with regulations, and manage affiliate relationships.
Retention periods may differ based on legal requirements.
International Data Transfers
Some data may be processed outside Ireland by trusted partners with adequate safeguards in place.
- Data transfer agreements in place
- EU standard contractual clauses
- Partner compliance assessments
- Encryption for data in transit
Cookies and Tracking
Cookies are used for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking. You may manage preferences through your browser.
Disabling certain cookies may limit access to premium content or affiliate features.
Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Please review the latest version for any changes.
We will notify users of material changes.