Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Southern collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit southern.ie or submit information through our website.
1. Who We Are
Southern is a marketing, design, and media agency based in Ireland. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when you use our website:
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number (if provided)
– Any information submitted via contact forms
– Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
– Cookies and usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Respond to enquiries
– Provide marketing, design, and media services
– Improve our website and user experience
– Send relevant communications (only where consent is given)
– Analyse website performance and traffic
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:
– Consent (e.g. contact forms, marketing opt-ins)
– Legitimate interest (e.g. responding to enquiries, improving services)
– Legal obligation (where required by law)
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
– Ensure basic site functionality
– Analyse website traffic
– Improve user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including legal or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Request correction of inaccurate data
– Request deletion of your data
– Object to or restrict processing
– Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email].
9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
– Website hosting providers
– Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
– Email or CRM providers
These services only process data on our behalf and under strict data protection agreements.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of southern.ie operated by Southern Marketing, Design, Media.
By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Website Use
This website is provided for general information about our services. You agree not to misuse the website or attempt to interfere with its normal operation.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, branding, images, video, and design, is the property of Southern unless otherwise stated.
You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission.
3. Services
Any services described on this website are subject to separate agreements and contracts. Website content does not constitute a binding offer.
4. No Guarantees
While we aim to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information on this website is complete, current, or error-free.
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on website content.
5. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Southern shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this website.
7. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Irish courts.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, contact: [email protected]