Effective Date: 1 May 2025

Company: Card2Me

Website: www.card2me.com

1. Introduction

At Card2Me, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our services or visit our website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

2. Who We Are

Card2Me is an Irish-based provider of digital business cards and contactless networking services.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at:

Email: admin@card2me.com

3. What Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide: Full name Email address Phone number Job title Company name Social media links Profile photo and logo Billing and payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Data: IP address Device and browser information Location (approximate) Usage data (e.g., pages visited, interactions, analytics)

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

To create and manage your Card2Me profile(s), To process payments and manage subscriptions, To provide customer support, To personalise and improve our services, To monitor usage trends and system performance, To comply with legal obligations, To promote sustainable impact (e.g. tree-planting stats linked to usage).

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – for marketing and promotional activities, Contract – to provide services and support, Legal obligation – to meet financial and regulatory requirements, Legitimate interest – to improve security, prevent fraud, and analyse trends.

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share your data with:

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe), Hosting providers (e.g. AWS, or as applicable), Email and marketing tools (with consent), Legal or regulatory authorities if required.

We never sell your data.

7. International Data Transfers

Where your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.

These include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or transfers to countries deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection by the European Commission.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

Account information: until you delete your account or request removal

Billing records: as required by Irish tax law (typically 6 years)

Analytics data: anonymised or deleted after 24 months

Marketing preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent or opt out.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data

Rectify inaccurate data

Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict or object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie)

10. Cookies, Security, Policy Updates & Contact Information

At Card2Me, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure digital experience. Cookies We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, personalise content, and analyse site traffic. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some features may not function properly as a result. Security We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data. This includes encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular system monitoring. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.

Changes to This Policy This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law, our practices, or service offerings. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through our website. The effective date at the top of this policy will always indicate when it was last updated. We encourage you to review it regularly. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is processed, please contact: Email: admin@card2me.com Subject: FAO Data Protection Officer