Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 1st, 2026

At StephBe ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

StephBe is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data when you interact with our website:

  • Analytical Data: We use Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. This includes your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
  • Direct Communication Data: If you contact us via our contact form, email, or telephone, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you provide.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For setting non-essential cookies (such as Google Analytics). You may withdraw your consent at any time via our Cookie Settings.
  • Legitimate Interests: To respond to direct inquiries submitted via our contact forms or customer support.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website provide a better user experience.

ypes of Cookies We Use:

  1. 1. Essential / Necessary Cookies: Required for the operation of the website (e.g., security, basic navigation).
  2. 2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics): Help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymized information.

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cache or clicking the Cookie Settings link in our website footer.

5. Data Sharing & International Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with third-party service providers essential to running our website: Google Analytics: For website performance reporting. Google processes data in accordance with EU standard contractual clauses (SCCs) to ensure appropriate safeguards for data transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

6. Data Retention

  • Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained for [e.g., 14 months / 26 months] before automatic deletion.
  • Contact Inquiries: Kept only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or satisfy legal/accounting requirements.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under EU data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • - Right of 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 ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data.
  • - Right to Restrict or Object: Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
  • - Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics tracking at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at steph@stephbe.ie.

If you feel your data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) at [www.dataprotection.ie](https://www.dataprotection.ie).