Privacy Policy for SearchifyHQ.com

Effective Date: 14th February 2026

Business Name: Searchify
Website: SearchifyHQ.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: 34 Hansted Way, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland

Searchify (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with SearchifyHQ.com, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal and usage data:

  1. Identity and Contact Information:
    • Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
  2. Technical Information:
    • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and other technical details automatically collected when you visit our Website.
  3. Usage Data:
    • Pages you visit, links clicked, time spent on pages, navigation patterns, frequency of visits, and interactions with content or forms.
    • This data helps us understand how visitors use our Website, optimize performance, and improve your experience.
  4. Marketing Data:
    • Newsletter subscriptions, preferences, and consented communications.
  5. Transactional Data:
    • Payment or billing information, if applicable.

How We Collect Data:

  • Directly from you via forms, subscriptions, or inquiries.
  • Automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and other tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Personal and Usage Data

We process personal and usage data for purposes including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our digital marketing services.
  • To respond to inquiries or requests for services.
  • To send newsletters, marketing communications, or promotional offers you consent to receive.
  • To analyze website usage patterns and improve performance and user experience.
  • To detect, prevent, or address technical or security issues or fraud.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Usage data specifically helps us:

  • Identify which pages and features are most popular.
  • Optimize website design, navigation, and content layout.
  • Understand user behavior to provide personalized experiences.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve functionality:

Types of Cookies:

  1. Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function correctly.
  2. Performance Cookies: Collect usage data such as page visits and interaction rates.
  3. Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences for a better experience.
  4. Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Track interactions for targeted ads and analytics (only with consent).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser. Disabling some cookies may affect certain Website functionalities.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal and usage data based on:

  • Consent: When you opt-in for marketing or tracking.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide requested services or respond to inquiries.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve Website functionality, analyze usage patterns, and ensure security.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with laws and regulations.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We do not sell your personal or usage data. We may share data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing) under confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.
  • Third parties only with your consent.

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and protect your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and usage data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law:

  • Contact and email inquiries: up to 2 years unless deletion is requested.
  • Analytics and usage data: anonymized after 12 months.
  • Transactional/payment data: retained as required by law.

7. International Transfers

If your data is processed outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to comply with GDPR.

8. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use personal or usage data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

9. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access personal and usage data we hold about you.
  • Request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing.
  • Object to processing for marketing purposes.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • Request data portability.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal and usage data:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Restricted employee access
  • Regular security audits and updates

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with an updated Effective Date.

14. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding personal or usage data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 34 Hansted Way, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland