Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: October 7th, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the website, mobile application, and digital services ("Digital Services") operated by Bring Your Own Laptop Limited (BYOL), a company incorporated in Ireland (Company No. 565571), with its registered office at Hazelbrook House, Miltown, Croagh, Co. Limerick V94 NP73 ("we", "us", "our").

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data and your rights under the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and other applicable privacy laws.  If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not register with, access, or use Bring Your Own Laptop and/or the website.

1. DATA WE COLLECT
We collect data in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide.
  -  Name, email, contact information, company name.
  -  Payment details (processed securely by PayPal/Braintree/Stripe).
  -  User-generated content (feedback, messages, uploads).

b. Information Collected Automatically.
  -  Device type, IP address, browser type.
  -  Usage data (clicks, pages viewed, interactions).
  -  Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy).

c. Information from Third Parties.
  -  Course partners, advertising providers, analytics services.

2. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data based on:
 

Purpose - subscription setup.
Data Types - name, email, payment info.
Legal Basis - contract.

Purpose - marketing emails.
Data Types - email.
Legal Basis - consent.

Purpose - analytics.
Data Types - IP, cookies.
Legal Basis - legitimate interest (LIA conducted).

Purpose - customer support.
Data Types - contact details, usage info.
Legal Basis - contract/legitimate interest.

3. USE OF PERSONAL DATA

We use your data to:

  -  Provide and improve the Digital Services.
  -  Communicate with you (e.g., support, newsletters).
  -  Customise content and offers.
  -  Comply with legal obligations.
  -  Detect and prevent fraud.

4. DATA SHARING
We only share data when necessary:

  -  With service providers (e.g., PayPal, Braintree, Stripe, Google, Mouseflow, Mixpanel).
  -  With business partners (e.g., certification or training bodies).
  -  For legal reasons or protection against fraud.
  -  With your consent.

All third-party processors are under contract and subject to appropriate data protection obligations.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your data may be stored or processed outside the EEA, including in the U.S. We use European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to safeguard these transfers.

6. YOUR RIGHTS
Under GDPR, you may:

  -  Access your data.
  -  Request rectification or erasure.
  -  Restrict or object to processing.
  -  Withdraw consent.
  -  Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, email: [email protected]. We may verify your identity before processing your request.

7. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary. For example:

  -  Transaction data: 6 years (legal compliance).
  -  Marketing data: until withdrawal of consent or 24 months from last interaction.
  -  Account data: deleted 180 days after termination.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content and analyze traffic. For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent via a cookie banner. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

9. DATA SECURITY
We implement technical and organizational measures, including:

  -  Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
  -  Secure shell (SSH) protocols
  -  Access restrictions and pseudonymization

We will notify the relevant authority and affected users within 72 hours in the event of a data breach, where legally required.

10. CHILDREN
We do not knowingly collect data from users under 16 without verified parental consent. If we become aware of such data collection, we will delete it immediately.

11. COMMUNITY FORUM AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT
If you participate in our student forum or any other interactive areas on our Digital Services, any personal data you voluntarily share (e.g., username, comments, opinions, or uploaded media) may be collected and visible to other users.

We advise you not to post sensitive personal data in public forum posts. You remain responsible for the content you share.

We may moderate or remove forum content to maintain community standards or comply with legal obligations.

If you would like us to delete or moderate forum contributions, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with GDPR timelines.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. We will notify you of significant changes and indicate the effective date at the top of this page.

13. CONTACT US
For privacy questions, contact: [email protected]

Data Controller: Bring Your Own Laptop Limited, Hazelbrook House, Miltown, Croagh, Co. Limerick V94 NP73

14. COOKIE POLICY SUMMARY
We use cookies for:

  -  Website functionality (essential cookies)
  -  Preferences (functional cookies)
  -  Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Mouseflow, Mixpanel)
  -  Marketing (with user consent)

Users can manage cookie preferences through the consent banner or browser settings. See full Cookie Policy here.

By continuing to use our services, you acknowledge the terms of this Privacy Policy.