Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 August 2026
Purpose
This Privacy Policy explains how The Quiet Leader HQ collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit this website or contact me.
Protecting your privacy is important. Personal information is handled responsibly and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Irish data protection legislation.
Data Controller
The Quiet Leader HQ is responsible for determining how personal information collected through this website is used and protected and acts as the data controller for that information.
Information That May Be Collected
Depending on how you use the website, the following information may be collected:
- Your name, if you choose to provide it.
- Your email address, if you contact me.
- Information you include within messages or enquiries.
- Technical information such as your browser type, device type and operating system.
- Anonymous website usage data collected through analytics services.
- Cookie preferences where applicable.
- Feedback, ratings or comments you choose to submit.
- Consent preferences, including permission to use a testimonial or contact you with future updates.
You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse this website.
How Your Information Is Used
Personal information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries and correspondence.
- Provide information you have requested.
- Improve the website and user experience.
- Monitor website performance through anonymous analytics.
- Maintain the security and functionality of the website.
- Comply with legal obligations where required.
Your personal information will never be sold to third parties.
Email Communications
Where you have explicitly agreed to receive updates or other communications from The Quiet Leader HQ, your contact details may be used for that purpose. You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Providing feedback, submitting an enquiry or participating in a webinar does not by itself constitute consent to receive marketing communications.
Lawful Basis for Processing
The lawful basis used will depend on why the information has been collected. This may include consent, taking steps at your request before providing a service, legitimate interests in operating and improving The Quiet Leader HQ, or compliance with a legal obligation.
Where personal information is processed, this is done on one or more lawful bases under applicable data protection legislation, including:
- Your consent.
- Responding to your enquiry or request.
- Legitimate interests in operating and improving the website.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
Data Storage and Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Whilst every effort is made to safeguard information, no method of transmitting or storing data online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How Long Information Is Retained
Personal information is retained only for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the website.
Anonymous analytics information may be collected to help improve website performance and content.
Further information can be found in the Cookie Policy.
Third Party Services
This website may use trusted third party services, including website hosting, analytics providers, embedded media or email services.
These providers may process certain information as part of delivering their services.
The Quiet Leader HQ only works with reputable providers where appropriate, but cannot control how third parties process information once you leave this website or use their services.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal information where appropriate.
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
Requests relating to personal information will be considered in accordance with applicable legislation.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a professional audience.
Personal information is not knowingly collected from children. If it becomes apparent that personal information relating to a child has been provided unintentionally, reasonable steps will be taken to remove it where appropriate.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality or operational practices.
The most recent version will always be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please use the Get In Touch page on this website.