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Privacy Policy

Abelson Media Group ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 in Ireland, and applicable mobile platform requirements (Google Play and Apple App Store).

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data we collect through:

  • Our website www.abelson.ie (the "Website");
  • Our mobile applications;
  • Any other interactions you have with us.

By using our Website or Apps, you agree to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Personal Identification Information:

Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other contact details.

b. Technical Data:

Device identifiers, IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, time zone settings, and app activity logs, as well as anonymised advertising identifiers.

c. Usage Data:

Information on how you use our Website or Apps, including:

  • Pages or screens viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns;
  • Interactions with in-app features or content, such as digital magazine subscriptions and multimedia articles.

d. Payment Information:

Payment details are collected through our third-party payment processor Stripe.

e. Marketing and Communication Data:

Preferences for receiving marketing communications, participation in surveys, and feedback submissions.

f. Content-Generated Data:

Data or submissions you create within our Apps, including article bookmarks, annotations, or other personalised features of your magazine experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

a. To Provide and Improve Our Services:

  • Deliver content and services you request, including subscription-based digital magazine issues and interactive features;
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions;
  • Improve app performance, functionality, and user experience.

b. To Comply with Platform Policies:

  • Ensure compliance with Google Play Developer Policies and App Store Guidelines, including safeguarding data integrity and preventing misuse.

c. For Marketing Purposes:

  • Send newsletters, offers, and promotions with your consent, tailored to your interests based on usage data.

d. For Analytics and Insights:

  • Use tools like Google Analytics, Firebase, and Piwik for tracking and analyzing user behaviour to enhance our offerings and app features.

e. To Protect Against Fraud or Abuse:

  • Monitor for unauthorized access, misuse, or fraudulent activity on our platforms.

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For activities such as newsletter subscriptions, push notifications, and in-app analytics.
  • Contractual Obligations: To deliver services tied to your subscription or purchase.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our apps, analyze engagement with content, and enhance app security.
  • Legal Compliance: To meet obligations under applicable laws or platform regulations.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

a. Service Providers:

  • Google Firebase and Apple for app analytics and notifications;
  • Stripe for payment processing;
  • Email marketing tools for newsletter delivery.

When required by law or in response to lawful requests.

c. Affiliates and Partners:

To track interactions with affiliate links or promotional partnerships.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data during such transfers.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations. Unused data will be anonymised or securely deleted.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Rectification
  • Right to Erasure
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object
  • Right to Withdraw Consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

For in-app data, you may manage your privacy settings directly through the App or mobile platform settings (e.g., resetting your advertising ID or managing app permissions).

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or storage is completely secure.

10. Additional Mobile App-Specific Policies

a. Permissions:

The Apps may request access to your device’s features, such as notifications, camera, or storage, to enable enhanced functionality. Permissions can be managed through your device settings.

b. Push Notifications:

With your consent, we may send push notifications about new content, updates, or offers. You can manage notifications through app or device settings.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on our Website and Apps, and significant changes will be communicated to you.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Abelson Media Group
Registered in Ireland No. 753018
Church Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
+353 1 233 7520
concierge@abelson.ie

You also have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.