Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
GreenTech HQ ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our programs.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
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Name, email address, phone number
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Company information and job title
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Business registration details
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Financial information for funding applications
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Educational background and experience
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Marketing preferences
Automatically Collected Information
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IP address and device information
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
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Location data (with consent)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide incubation and mentoring services
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Process applications for programs and funding
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Communicate about events and opportunities
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal obligations
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Conduct research and analysis
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Send newsletters and marketing materials (with consent)
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
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Consent: When you opt-in to communications
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Contract: To fulfill our services and programs
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Legitimate Interest: For business operations and improvement
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Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
We may share your information with:
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Program Partners: Enterprise Ireland, AIB, Trinity College Dublin
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Investors: With your explicit consent for funding opportunities
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist our operations
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Legal Authorities: When required by law or court order
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Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
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Encryption of sensitive information
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Regular security assessments
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Access controls and authentication
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Staff training on data protection
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Secure data storage and transmission
Data Retention
We retain your information for:
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Active participants: Duration of program participation plus 7 years
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Marketing contacts: Until you withdraw consent
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Financial records: 7 years as required by Irish law
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Website analytics: 26 months maximum
Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access: Request copies of your personal data
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Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
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Erasure: Request deletion of your data
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Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
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Restriction: Limit how we process your data
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Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
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Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications
Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
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Remember your preferences
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Analyze website performance
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Provide personalized content
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Enable social media features
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to:
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Cloud service providers with adequate safeguards
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International partners with appropriate data protection agreements
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Countries with adequacy decisions from the European Commission
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:
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Email notification to registered users
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Prominent notice on our website
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Updated "Last Modified" date
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:
GreenTech HQ
Email: info@greentechhq.com
Phone: +353 (0)86 1914804
Address:Enniscorthy Technology Park,
Co Wexford
Supervisory Authority
If you have concerns about our data processing, you can contact the Irish Data Protection Commission:
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Website: www.dataprotection.ie
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Email: info@dataprotection.ie
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Phone: +353 57 8684800
This Privacy Policy is governed by Irish law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).