Privacy Policy
At The Compass Project we take privacy very seriously. We are committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who visits this website or contacts us.
The Compass Project is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (UK) under registration number ZB468618.
This website has been intentionally designed to avoid collecting personal data wherever possible and to respect your digital autonomy.
It does not use cookies, tracking tools, or analytics. The information below explains what minimal data is processed, for what purpose, and how your rights are protected.
1. Who we are
The Compass Project Clinical Psychology and Consultancy Ltd
Clonakilty, Co. Cork, Ireland
Email: connect@thecompassproject.ie
If you have any questions about this notice or how your data is handled, please contact us at the above email address.
2. What information we process
Server logs
When you visit this website, basic technical information is automatically recorded by our Irish web host, LetsHost. This includes:
IP address
Date and time of access
Pages visited
Browser type and version
These logs are used solely for security, maintenance, and fault diagnosis. They are not combined with other data or used to identify visitors.
Email correspondence
If you choose to contact us, your email is processed through our ProtonMail account. ProtonMail is based in Switzerland, which benefits from an EU adequacy decision under the GDPR. Emails are stored in encrypted form and accessible only to authorised staff. Your email will be retained only as long as necessary to respond and meet legal obligations, then securely deleted or archived.
4. Purpose and legal basis for processing
The minimal processing we carry out is necessary to:
a) maintain the security and integrity of the website (legitimate interests – GDPR Article 6(1)(f)), and
b) respond to your voluntary email communications (your choice to contact us – GDPR Article 6(1)(a) or (f)).
You are not required to provide any personal data to browse this site.
6. Data sharing and transfers
We do not share, sell, or disclose any personal information to third parties.
The only processors involved are:
LetsHost (Ireland) – web hosting and server‑log storage
Proton (Switzerland) – encrypted email service
Both operate under GDPR‑compliant terms, and Switzerland has been recognised by the EU as providing adequate data protection.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our technology, services, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Summary
This website is deliberately minimal and privacy‑centred. It:
- collects no unnecessary information,
- sets no cookies,
- shares nothing with third parties, and
- uses secure, EU‑based and privacy‑compliant services (LetsHost & Proton).
Your visit is private, anonymous, and free from tracking. We believe that protecting digital autonomy is a core part of psychological wellbeing and professional integrity.
connect@thecompassproject.ie
© 2025 The Compass Project
Clonakilty
Co. Cork
Ireland
3. No cookies or tracking
This website does not use cookies, analytics, advertising pixels, or any other tracking technologies.
We do not collect behavioural or statistical data about visitors.
All fonts, images, and scripts are hosted locally on our own domain; no external content is loaded from third-party sources such as Google Fonts or social media platforms.
As a result, your visit remains private, and no cookie consent banner is required under Irish DPC guidance.
5. Data storage and retention
Server logs are stored securely by LetsHost in Ireland and automatically deleted after 30 days, unless required for security investigations.
Email correspondence is retained only for as long as necessary to manage the communication and comply with legal or professional obligations.
No other personal data is stored or processed by this website.
7. Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- request correction or deletion of that data;
- restrict or object to processing; and
- lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).
To exercise these rights, please email connect@thecompassproject.ie. We will respond promptly and transparently.
