Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 14 October 2025
Welcome to GRIT in the Oyster Ltd (“GRIT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, www.grit.ie (the “Site”), or interact with us in any other way — through our workshops, mailing lists, consultations, or storytelling adventures.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
We are GRIT in the Oyster Ltd, a creative studio based in Ireland. We use storytelling, strategy, and community-building to help organisations and individuals thrive. Our registered company number is 740893, and we’re based in Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect personal data in order to support your creative growth and to offer you a meaningful experience with our services.
We may collect the following information:
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Name and Contact Information (e.g., email address, phone number)
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Business Details (e.g., company name, industry)
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Storytelling or Consultation Inputs (e.g., messages you submit, notes from calls or sessions)
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Marketing Preferences
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Payment Information (only when necessary and processed via secure third-party services such as Stripe)
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Website Usage Data (via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics or Plausible)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Provide you with services you’ve requested
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Personalise your experience with us
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Email you storytelling tips, workshop invites, or helpful resources (only if you’ve opted in)
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Improve our website and content based on what you interact with
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Comply with our legal and financial obligations
4. Sharing Your Data
We will never sell your data. We only share it when:
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Necessary to deliver our services (e.g., with our email platform or payment processor)
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Legally required (e.g., tax or regulatory requests)
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You give us explicit permission (e.g., sharing a testimonial)
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights including:
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Access to the data we hold about you
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Correction of any inaccuracies
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Deletion of your data (the ‘right to be forgotten’)
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Objection to processing for marketing purposes
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Data portability to another provider
You can exercise these rights by emailing us at helen@grit.ie.
6. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how our website is used. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We only retain your data as long as necessary — for legal, contractual, or operational reasons. If you’re part of our creative community, we’ll keep in touch until you say otherwise.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party sites or tools (e.g., booking forms, video platforms). Once you leave our Site, their privacy policies apply.
9. Security
We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we are committed to keeping your data safe and only working with trusted providers.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes to the law, our services, or technology. We’ll post any updates here, and where appropriate, notify you via email.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch:
GRIT in the Oyster Ltd
Email: helen@grit.ie
Website: www.grit.ie
the grit in the oyster makes the pearl
