Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

BeBold Venture Studio ("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 bebold.ie or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out our contact form or "Submit Your Idea" form
• Send us an email
• Communicate with us through any channel

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Company or project name
• Business idea or proposal details
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Evaluate business proposals and ideas submitted through our contact form
• Communicate with you about our services
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you submit a form or contact us voluntarily
• Legitimate Interests: To operate our business, improve our services, and communicate with potential partners
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email hosting, web hosting)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Ireland, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@bebold.ie.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Ireland or the EEA. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in Ireland or the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) or your local supervisory authority.

Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
Website: www.dataprotection.ie