Privacy Policy
Last updated: 01 July 2025
Storytailors Limited ("Storytailors", “Layer8 Studio,” "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services.
1. Who We Are
Storytailors Limited
23 Olcovar
Shankill, Dublin D18 Y322
Ireland
Company No: 754087
hello@storytailors.com
We are the data controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and any applicable data protection legislation.
2. Scope of this Policy
This policy applies when:
- You visit our website;
- You contact us by email, phone, or via our contact forms;
- You engage with us as a client, prospect, or service provider;
- You interact with our content or digital platforms.
Note: Our services are not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity and Contact Data – name, email, phone number, job title, company.
- Technical Data – IP address, browser type, time zone, device type, operating system.
- Usage Data – pages visited, time on site, links clicked, referral source.
- Marketing Preferences – subscription status, email interactions.
- Client Data – content, communications, project information, and related documentation.
We do not intentionally collect any Special Categories of Personal Data (e.g. health, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, etc.).
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through:
- Direct interactions – e.g. contact forms, email, business engagement.
- Automated technologies – e.g. cookies, usage tracking.
- Third-party sources – e.g. marketing platforms, analytics providers.
5. How We Use Your Data
Purpose
Legal Basis
To provide services and respond to enquiries
Performance of a contract or pre-contract steps
To analyse website traffic and improve services
Legitimate interests
To send marketing communications
Consent (you can withdraw at any time)
To comply with laws and regulations
Legal obligation
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
6. Marketing and Communications
If you've opted in, we may send you insights, news, or promotional content. You can opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or emailing us at hello@storytailors.com or hello@layer8.studio.
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Improve user experience;
- Track website performance.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. For more, see our [Cookie Policy].
8. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email, hosting, analytics);
- Legal and financial advisors;
- Regulators, authorities, or law enforcement where required.
We ensure all third parties process data in line with applicable privacy laws and under contractual obligation.
9. International Data Transfers
Whenever your data is transferred beyond the European Economic Area (EEA), we take every possible measure to ensure its protection by:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission; or
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved for international data transfers.
By using our website or services, you agree to such transfers.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure, including:
- Encryption and secure hosting;
- Access controls;
- Monitoring and audits.
While we do our best, no system is 100% secure. Transmission of information is at your own risk.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal data:
- For as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected;
- For 6 years following the end of a client engagement (for legal/tax purposes).
We may anonymise data for statistical purposes.
12. Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar international laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data;
- Request correction or deletion;
- Object to processing or request restriction;
- Withdraw consent (if applicable);
- Request transfer (portability) of your data.
To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@storytailors.com. We may ask for ID verification.
13. For Residents in Canada and the U.S.
We endeavour to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada and applicable U.S. state privacy laws. If you are a resident of these jurisdictions, you may have additional rights concerning access, correction, and deletion of your personal information.
14. Changes to this Policy
We review this Privacy Policy regularly. Any updates will be posted on this page.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, contact:
Storytailors Limited
23 Olcovar
Shankill, Dublin D18 Y322
Ireland
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland) or your local authority.