Privacy Policy

At Web Scend, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. It also outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies across Ireland and the European Union.

1. Who We Are

Web Scend is an independent blog focused on providing informative, insightful, and engaging content. For the purposes of data protection laws, Web Scend acts as the Data Controller of any personal data collected through this website.

📞 Phone: +64 (028) 2604-191
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏠 Address: 67B Forfar Street, Mosgiel 9024, New Zealand

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our site:

Personal Information: Name, email address, or contact details (only when voluntarily provided, e.g., subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us).
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (used for analytics and improving website performance).
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and interactions with content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data in compliance with GDPR principles, for the following purposes:

To provide access to our content and services.
To respond to inquiries, comments, or feedback.
To send optional newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent).
To analyse and improve website performance and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations under Irish and EU law.

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you have voluntarily provided your data.
Legitimate Interests – for analytics, site improvement, and maintaining security.
Legal Obligations – when required to comply with applicable laws.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyse traffic. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For detailed guidance, visit the Irish Data Protection Commission’s cookie guidelines.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email platforms) strictly for operational purposes.
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your rights.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in Ireland/EU, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request erasure of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie.

9. Security Measures

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we encourage users to exercise caution when sharing personal details.

10. Third-Party Links

Our blog may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: