# Privacy Policy **Dean Kelly Media** **Website:** https://www.deankellymedia.ie **Last updated:** 29 September 2026 ## 1. Introduction Dean Kelly Media respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is stored and your rights when you visit our website or contact us. We handle personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection legislation. ## 2. Who We Are **Business:** Dean Kelly Media **Website:** https://www.deankellymedia.ie **Email:** [deankellymedia@gmail.com](mailto:deankellymedia@gmail.com) **Website hosting:** GitHub Pages For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at [deankellymedia@gmail.com](mailto:deankellymedia@gmail.com). ## 3. Information We Collect We collect personal information when you voluntarily submit an enquiry through the contact form on our homepage. Depending on the fields completed, this may include: * Your name. * Your email address. * The contents of your message. * Any additional information you choose to provide. We do not operate a newsletter or use personal information for promotional email campaigns. **Technical information** When you visit our website, our hosting provider, GitHub Pages, may process technical information such as your IP address and browser details for website delivery, security and operational purposes. We do not operate our own visitor analytics or tracking programme. ## 4. How We Use Your Information We use the personal information you provide through our contact form to: * Receive and respond to enquiries. * Discuss potential projects and services. * Communicate with prospective clients. * Manage relevant business correspondence. * Take steps towards providing services where requested. Technical information processed by our hosting provider may be used for website operation and security. We do not sell personal information or use it for targeted advertising. ## 5. Legal Basis for Processing We process personal information under the following lawful bases, where applicable: **Legitimate interests:** To receive and respond to business enquiries, maintain relevant correspondence and operate and secure our website. **Pre-contractual steps:** To take steps at your request before entering into an agreement, such as discussing a potential project or preparing a proposal. **Legal obligations:** Where we are required to process or retain information to comply with applicable laws. Where applicable, we will also comply with any consent requirements relating to technologies used on our website. ## 6. Contact Form and Formspree Our homepage contact form is powered by Formspree, a third-party form processing service. When you submit the form, the information you enter is transmitted to Formspree for processing and delivery to us. Formspree may also process technical information, including your IP address, browser information and submission-related details, for service operation, security and spam prevention. Formspree may store submissions as part of providing its service. Its infrastructure is hosted using Amazon Web Services in the United States. We receive your enquiry through our business email account and use it to respond to you and manage any relevant follow-up correspondence. Please avoid including sensitive personal information that is not necessary for your enquiry. You can read more about Formspree's data practices here: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/ Information about its security practices is available at: https://formspree.io/security/ ## 7. Cookies and Tracking We do not knowingly use our own analytics cookies, advertising cookies or website tracking tools. Our website uses system fonts available on visitors' devices, rather than externally hosted font services, based on our current font configuration. GitHub Pages and Formspree may use technical processes necessary to provide and secure their services. Any cookies or similar technologies used by these providers are subject to their own practices and the applicable legal requirements. We do not currently operate a website analytics or targeted advertising programme. ## 8. Third-Party Services We use the following third-party services to operate our website and manage enquiries. **GitHub Pages — Website hosting** Our website is hosted by GitHub Pages. GitHub may process technical information, including IP addresses, to deliver, maintain and secure the website. Privacy statement: https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-general-privacy-statement **Formspree — Contact form** Formspree processes the information you submit through our homepage contact form and delivers your enquiry to us. Privacy policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/ **Google Gmail — Business email** We use Gmail to receive and respond to enquiries delivered through Formspree. Google may process information associated with our email communications in accordance with its own privacy policy. Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy ## 9. Sharing Your Information We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We share or allow the processing of information only where necessary to operate our website, deliver contact form submissions, manage business communications or comply with legal obligations. This may involve our hosting, form processing and email providers. We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims. ## 10. International Data Transfers Some of our service providers may process personal information outside Ireland or the European Economic Area (EEA). Formspree uses infrastructure hosted in the United States. GitHub and Google may also process information in other countries. Where required, international transfers must be supported by an appropriate legal transfer mechanism and safeguards under applicable data protection law. Further details about the providers' arrangements are available in their respective privacy policies. ## 11. Data Retention We do not maintain our own database of website visitors. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries, manage potential or active business relationships and comply with applicable legal obligations. Information held by Formspree, GitHub and Google may be subject to their own retention practices. When information is no longer required for our purposes, we will take reasonable steps to delete it from systems under our control. ## 12. Data Security We take reasonable steps to protect personal information under our control against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. We use established third-party services for website hosting, form processing and email communications. Our website uses HTTPS to help protect information transmitted between your browser and the website. Formspree also describes its security and encryption measures in its published security documentation. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. ## 13. Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR, you may have the right to: * **Access:** Request access to personal information we hold about you. * **Rectification:** Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. * **Erasure:** Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances. * **Restriction:** Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances. * **Data portability:** Request a copy of certain personal information in a structured, commonly used format where applicable. * **Object:** Object to certain processing activities, including processing based on legitimate interests. * **Withdraw consent:** Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions. To exercise your rights, contact us at [deankellymedia@gmail.com](mailto:deankellymedia@gmail.com). We may need to verify your identity before responding. Where information is held independently by our service providers, you may also need to contact the relevant provider. ## 14. Children's Privacy Our website is not specifically directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our contact form. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information inappropriately, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action. ## 15. Complaints If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concerns. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission. **Data Protection Commission** Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie ## 16. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy if our website, services or data processing practices change. Any updates will be published on this page, together with a revised last updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. ## 17. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, contact: **Dean Kelly Media** Website: https://www.deankellymedia.ie Email: [deankellymedia@gmail.com](mailto:deankellymedia@gmail.com)