Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
GenieCert
77 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353.1.5549601
Email: office@geniecert.com
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Contact Form Data
When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, company name, selected standard(s), and your message. This data is processed to respond to your inquiry (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
2.2 Website Usage Data
When you visit our website, our server automatically logs your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and time of access. This data is processed for security purposes and website optimization (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
2.3 Cookies
We use essential cookies for language preference (stored in localStorage as "gc_lang"). No tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies are used.
3. Purpose of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact form inquiries
- Providing compliance consulting services
- Improving our website and services
- Ensuring IT security
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for 24 months after your inquiry is resolved, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Website usage logs are retained for 90 days.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with:
- Our hosting provider (for website operation)
- Email service providers (for responding to inquiries)
- Legal authorities (when required by law)
6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) — request a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) — correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) — request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
To exercise these rights, contact us at office@geniecert.com.
7. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland:
Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.
9. Third-Party Services
9.1 Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts for typography. When you visit our pages, your browser loads the required fonts from Google's servers, which may transfer your IP address to Google. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.