Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who we are

ClearLocal is a web design service operated in Ireland. We build and manage websites for local businesses. For any data protection queries, contact us via WhatsApp at +353 89 986 5934 or through our website contact form.

2. What data we collect

We collect only the information you provide when you contact us:

Your name
Your email address
Your business name (optional)
Your message or enquiry details

We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, financial, biometric, etc.).

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiry
Create a free example website for your business
Communicate with you about our services

Our legal basis for processing is your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) and legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).

4. Cookies

This website does not currently use any analytics cookies, tracking pixels, or non-essential cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

5. Data storage and security

Form submissions are processed through Google Forms. Data is stored on Google servers within the EU/EEA. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Data retention

We retain your contact information for up to 24 months from your last interaction with us. You can request deletion at any time.

7. Your rights under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) at www.dataprotection.ie

8. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Forms for contact form submissions (data processed within the EU)
Vercel for website hosting (EU data region)
WhatsApp (Meta) for customer communications

9. Changes to this policy

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

10. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us via WhatsApp at +353 89 986 5934 or through our contact page.