Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Sparkline Software is a trading name under which software development services are provided. The individual operating under this name is the data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or make contact.

2. Data We Collect

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, and any information you choose to include when contacting us.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and basic usage data collected through privacy-respecting analytics.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed only where permitted under GDPR. The lawful bases relied upon include:

  • Legitimate Interest: Responding to enquiries and operating the website.
  • Contractual Necessity: Where data is required to provide agreed services.
  • Legal Obligation: Where retention is required by law.

4. Analytics & Cookies

This site uses minimal, privacy-focused analytics to understand general usage. Analytics data is collected in an anonymised or pseudonymised form where possible. No tracking is used for advertising purposes, and Do Not Track signals are respected. No personal data is sold or shared for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Contact enquiries are retained only for as long as necessary to respond and for reasonable business records, typically no longer than 12 months, unless a longer period is required by law.

6. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is limited strictly to what is necessary.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent where applicable
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

8. Contact

Questions regarding this privacy policy or data protection requests can be sent to:
hello@sparklinesoftware.com