Privacy Policy

1) Who we are

GaelicSignal is an educational platform focused on smartphone literacy, digital organization, safer everyday device use, and practical mobile photography. This website is operated by GaelicSignal Learning Ltd.

This policy applies to our website and related communications. It does not cover third-party sites you may visit via external links, or the privacy practices of device manufacturers and app developers.

2) What data we collect

We collect a limited set of personal data to operate the site, respond to messages, and measure website performance. We do not ask for sensitive categories of personal data on this website, and we do not ask for passwords or verification codes.

Data categories

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Cookies and tracking identifiers
• Usage data (pages visited, time on site, click paths)
• Form submission content
• Conversion events (form submits, calls, purchases)

Where data comes from

Some data is provided directly by you, for example when you send a message through our contact form. Other data is collected automatically by the website and our consent-based analytics and advertising tools, such as basic device details and page view events. We use this information to keep the site secure and to understand which learning materials are most helpful.

3) Cookie categories (three tiers)

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies for core functionality, measurement, and advertising. Our cookie categories are divided into exactly three tiers. You can adjust your choices using the cookie preferences panel.

4) Marketing cookies: required disclosures

If you allow marketing and advertising cookies, we may use consent-based tools for remarketing and conversion measurement. The following disclosures explain how third-party advertising works and what technologies may be used.

5) Consent requirements and how the banner works

Our consent banner appears when you first visit the site or when your previous choice expires. The banner provides three options: Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, and Manage Preferences. Analytics and marketing technologies remain inactive until you provide consent.

6) Data Sharing with Advertising Partners

We share certain data with advertising partners for campaign delivery and measurement. Recipients and the data categories shared include:

7) Lead Forms and Contact Requests

When you submit a contact form, request a quote, or register interest in our services, we collect the information you provide. This typically includes: full name, email address, phone number, and your message.

8) Google Services and Advertising

This website uses the following Google services:

9) Meta Advertising Services

This website uses the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The pixel may record:

• Page views and time on site
• Specific conversion events (form submissions, purchases)
• Custom audience membership for retargeting purposes

10) Prohibited content and landing page integrity

Prohibited Content Self-Declaration

This website does not promote, sell, or facilitate access to prohibited product or service categories including but not limited to: weapons, controlled substances, counterfeit goods, gambling services (unlicensed), adult content, or services that make misleading health or financial claims. All advertising conducted through Google Ads and Meta Ads complies with the respective platform policies in full.

Landing Page Integrity Statement

The content of this website accurately represents the products and services advertised. No bait-and-switch practices are employed. The experience delivered to users arriving from paid advertisements is identical to the experience for all other visitors. Cloaking, automatic redirects, and content variation by traffic source are not used on this website.

11) Children's privacy

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that data has been collected from a person under 16 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at the address in this policy if you believe we have received data from a minor.

12) International data transfers

Personal data collected through this website may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States, where Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc. are based.

These transfers are conducted under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, which provide appropriate safeguards for personal data. A copy of the applicable SCCs can be requested by contacting us directly.

13) User rights (GDPR Articles 15 to 22)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:

• Access (Art. 15): request a copy of data we hold about you
• Rectification (Art. 16): correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure (Art. 17): request deletion (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction (Art. 18): limit how we process your data
• Portability (Art. 20): receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection (Art. 21): object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent (Art. 7.3): revoke consent at any time without penalty

To exercise any right, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority:

• EU users: https://edpb.europa.eu
• UK users: https://ico.org.uk

14) Legal basis for processing (GDPR Art. 6)

We process personal data only when a lawful basis applies. The legal basis depends on the purpose and the type of data:

15) Retention periods

We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purpose described in this policy, and to meet legal, security, and audit requirements.

16) Contact and questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or want us to delete contact form information, please contact us using the details below. To help us respond efficiently, include a short description of your request and the email address you used when contacting us.