Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
At Rythmend Izy, we believe transparency builds trust. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our educational services.
We're based in Ireland and follow GDPR requirements. But more than ticking legal boxes, we want you to understand exactly what happens with your data and why we need it.
Who We Are
Rythmend Izy operates from Mweelagarraun, Kilnamona, Co. Clare, V95 XY88, Ireland. We provide educational courses focused on introducing people to investing concepts.
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, reach us at [email protected] or call +353429327235.
Information We Collect
What You Give Us Directly
When you sign up or contact us, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Phone number if you provide it
- Payment information when you enroll in courses
- Messages you send through our contact forms
- Course progress and quiz responses
Technical Information We Gather
Like most websites, we automatically collect some technical details:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type and device information
- Pages you visit and time spent on them
- How you found our site
This helps us fix technical issues and understand which content works best.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data for specific purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Delivering your courses and tracking progress | Contract performance |
| Processing payments securely | Contract performance |
| Sending course updates and materials | Contract performance |
| Responding to your questions | Legitimate interest |
| Improving our educational content | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing communications (with consent) | Consent |
We never sell your personal information. Ever. That's not our business model and it never will be.
Who Sees Your Data
We share information only when necessary:
Service Providers
We work with third-party companies that help us operate. They process data on our behalf under strict agreements:
- Payment processors for secure transactions
- Email service providers for course communications
- Hosting companies for our learning platform
- Analytics tools to understand site performance
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by Irish or EU law, court orders, or to protect our legal rights. This rarely happens, but we're required to mention it.
Business Transfers
If Rythmend Izy merges with another company or gets acquired, your data would transfer to the new owner. We'd notify you beforehand.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Living in the EU gives you strong privacy rights. Here's what you can do:
Access Your Data
Request a copy of everything we hold about you. We'll provide it within 30 days in a readable format.
Correct Mistakes
If something's wrong in your profile or records, let us know and we'll fix it promptly.
Delete Your Information
Ask us to erase your data. We'll comply unless we have legal obligations to keep certain records (like financial transactions for tax purposes).
Restrict Processing
You can limit how we use your data while we resolve a dispute or verify accuracy.
Data Portability
Get your data in a machine-readable format to transfer elsewhere.
Object to Processing
Stop us from using your data for marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any right, email [email protected] with your request. We'll respond within one month. If we can't help, you can complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission.
How We Protect Your Data
Security matters, especially with financial education content. We implement:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure servers with regular security audits
- Access controls limiting who sees your information
- Regular backups with encrypted storage
- Employee training on data protection
No system is 100% secure. If we detect a breach affecting your data, we'll notify you within 72 hours as GDPR requires.
How Long We Keep Data
We don't hoard information forever. Here's our retention schedule:
- Active students: We keep your data while you're enrolled and for 2 years after your last course access
- Financial records: Held for 7 years to comply with Irish tax law
- Marketing contacts: Deleted within 3 years of last engagement if you don't opt back in
- Support tickets: Kept for 3 years then anonymized
After these periods, we either delete your data or anonymize it so it can't identify you.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to make the site work properly and understand how people use it.
Essential Cookies
These keep you logged in and remember your preferences. The site won't function without them.
Analytics Cookies
We track which pages get visited and where people struggle. This helps us improve course content.
Your Cookie Choices
Most browsers let you block cookies, but some features won't work. You can adjust settings in your browser preferences.
International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers operate outside Ireland. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure:
- Adequate protection through EU-approved mechanisms
- Standard contractual clauses with overseas processors
- Compliance with GDPR transfer requirements
Your data receives the same protection regardless of where it's processed.
Children's Privacy
Our courses target adults interested in investing. We don't knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.
If we discover we've accidentally gathered information from a child, we'll delete it immediately. Parents who spot this issue should contact us right away.
Marketing Communications
We'll send course updates if you're enrolled. For promotional emails about new courses or content, we need your explicit consent.
Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. Click it and you're off the list within 48 hours. You'll still get essential course-related messages.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally to reflect new practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll email active users and post a notice on our site.
The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when we last revised this document. Check back periodically if you're curious about changes.
Questions or Concerns?
We're here to help with privacy
questions.
Email us at [email protected]
Call +353429327235
Or write to us at:
Rythmend Izy
Mweelagarraun, Kilnamona
Co. Clare, V95 XY88
Ireland