Privacy & Cookie Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  24/02/2026

Company Name: Team BDS

Website: www.teambds.com

Contact Email: marketing@teambds.com

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Team BDS are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Irish data protection law.

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1. Who We Are

Team BDS is a business advisory and organisational development consultancy operating in Ireland.

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For the purposes of data protection law, Team BDS is the Data Controller in respect of personal data collected through this website.

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2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
   
   • Name
   • Company name
   • Job title
   • Email address
   • Telephone number
   • Any information submitted through contact forms or email correspondence
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2. Automatically Collected Information
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   When you visit our website, we may collect:
   
   • IP address
   • Browser type and version
   • Device type
   • Pages visited
   • Time and date of visit
   • Referring website
     
     This information is typically collected via cookies or analytics tools.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries
• Providing requested information
• Delivering services
• Sending insights or communications (where consent has been given)
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Ensuring website security
  We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, including:
• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

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4. Marketing Communications

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We will only send marketing communications where:

• You have opted in, or
• There is an existing client relationship and communication relates to similar services

You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at marketing@teambds.com

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5. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

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We may share data with:

• IT and website service providers
• Cloud hosting providers
• Professional advisers
• Regulatory authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and process it in accordance with applicable law.

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6. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses
• Transfers to jurisdictions deemed adequate by the European Commission

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7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To fulfil the purpose collected
• To comply with legal, regulatory or reporting requirements

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Contact enquiries are typically retained for 24 months unless a client relationship is established.

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8. Your Rights Under GDPR

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You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

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Requests may be made by contacting: marketing@teambds.com

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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

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9. Cookies

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Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytics data.

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You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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For further information, see our Cookie Policy if applicable.

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10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 24/02/2026

Website: www.teambds.com

Company: Team BDS

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Team BDS uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

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We are committed to transparency in how we collect and use data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law.

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2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.

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Cookies may be:

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Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period

First-party cookies – set by our website

Third-party cookies – set by external service providers

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

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A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

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These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as security, page navigation and form submission.

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These cookies do not require user consent.

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B. Analytics Cookies

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These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Device type

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This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

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Analytics cookies are only activated with your consent.

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C. Functional Cookies

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These cookies enhance website functionality and personalisation, such as remembering preferences.

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They are activated only where consent has been provided.

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D. Marketing / Tracking Cookies

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If used, these cookies track user behaviour to deliver relevant content or advertising.

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They are only activated with explicit consent.

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Team BDS does not use marketing cookies without prior user consent.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

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We may use trusted third-party providers for analytics, hosting or embedded services.

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These providers may include:

• Website hosting platforms
• Analytics providers
• Embedded content services

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Where third-party cookies are used, they are subject to the privacy policies of those providers.

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5. Consent and Control

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When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences

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Non-essential cookies will not be placed on your device unless you provide consent.

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You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the cookie settings link available on our website.

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You may view cookies in the consent banner or in the table below:

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6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

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You may also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

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Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

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7. Data Protection

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Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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8. Updates to This Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

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9. Contact Us

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If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact: marketing@teambds.com