Privacy Matrix: How We Safeguard Your Story

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide via forms, calls, or email, and data generated automatically when you use our services.

• Personal information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, and programme preferences.
• Automatically collected information: page analytics, IP address, browser and device configuration, cookies and similar technologies, and session diagnostics.

How We Use Your Information

We process data to:

• Provide, maintain, and refine our Constructivist 3D courses and student services.
• Process enrolments, payments, and account management.
• Send programme news, curriculum releases, and promotional messages (with an easy opt-out).
• Offer personalised learning pathways and nutrition for creativity insights tailored to your goals.
• Answer enquiries, schedule consultations, and deliver support.
• Conduct research and analytics that strengthen our offerings.
• Display relevant advertising, including remarketing via Google Ads.
• Provide interactive maps that help you locate our Longford studio using Google Maps.
• Meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Information Transfer and Disclosure

We never sell or rent your data. We may share information only when:

• Service providers: we work with vetted partners such as Google (analytics, advertising, maps), secure payment gateways, and email platforms. Learn more about Google’s practices here.
• Legal requirements: disclosure is required to comply with Irish or EU law, court orders, or to protect our rights.
• Business transfers: data may transfer as part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
• With your consent: we will share data for additional purposes only when you authorise it.

Data Protection

We secure your information using:

• SSL/TLS encryption across our website and portals.
• Hardened servers hosted within the EU and monitored access logs.
• Regular security reviews, vulnerability scans, and software patching.
• Role-based access control and continuous staff training.
• Documented incident response protocols.

Your Rights and Options

You can exercise the following rights under GDPR:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold.
• Correction: ask us to correct or update inaccurate data.
• Deletion: email info@squebthral.world with the subject “Data Deletion Request”; we respond within 30 days.
• Portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format or transfer it to another provider.
• Opt-out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the link in each email.
• Restriction: ask us to limit how we process specific information.
• Complaints: contact Ireland’s Data Protection Commission if you believe your rights were infringed.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and related technologies to optimise your experience. You may adjust cookies in your browser, but certain features may not function without essential cookies.

• Essential cookies supporting security and form submissions.
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site.
• Marketing cookies powering personalised advertising, including Google Ads remarketing.
• Preference cookies storing language or display settings.

International Data Transfer

If you access the Academy from outside Ireland, your data may be processed in Ireland or other EU countries where our partners operate. We apply appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect these transfers.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for each purpose:

• Account and application records: kept until you close your account or 18 months after an unsuccessful application.
• Purchase and finance history: stored for seven years to comply with Irish tax law.
• Marketing preferences: maintained until you opt out.
• Web analytics: aggregated for up to 26 months.

Children’s Data Privacy

Our programmes are designed for adults 18+. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect operational or legal changes. Material updates will appear on this page, and the “Last updated” date will change accordingly.

Google Ads Conversion Tracking and Remarketing

We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to evaluate campaign performance. If you arrive via a Google ad, a cookie (valid for 30 days) may be placed on your device but does not personally identify you. Manage personalised ads through your Google Ads settings.

Google Maps API

Our Signal Point page embeds Google Maps (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4). When the map loads, Google may collect your IP address, device data, and location information. Review Google’s privacy policy for details on how they process this data.