We Build
Systems, Not Just Websites

1. Data Controller & Studio Contact

JWD Studios ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at https://jwd.ie and based in Cork, Munster, Ireland, is the Data Controller responsible for personal data collected through this website under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

For all privacy or data protection inquiries, contact us directly at: hello@jwd.ie.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when submitting an inquiry via our Contact Form or Interactive Cost Estimator:

• Identity & Contact Data: Your full name, email address, and business name or industry sector.
• Project & Quote Data: Your selected service package or estimator configuration, estimated project budget, project description, and generated reference number (JWD-xxxxxx or EST-xxxxxx).
• Security & Anti-Spam Telemetry: Automated anti-abuse verification tokens generated by Google reCAPTCHA v3 when you submit a form, along with submission timestamps.
• Client Preference Storage: We use browser localStorage solely to remember your dark/light theme preference (theme). We do not use invasive third-party advertising trackers.

3. Lawful Basis & Purpose of Processing

• Pre-Contractual Steps & Contract Performance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing your inquiry, preparing tailored software/infrastructure quotes, sending your automated reference confirmation email, and communicating with you regarding your project.
• Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): Protecting our cloud database and mail dispatch infrastructure against automated spam, bot abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Legal Obligations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)): Maintaining statutory invoicing and tax records for completed client engagements under Irish revenue law.

4. Cloud Infrastructure, Sub-Processors & Security

Your project inquiry data is stored in Google Cloud / Firebase Firestore (configured in the European Union eur3 multi-region) and protected by strict cryptographic Firestore Security Rules restricting read access exclusively to verified JWD Studios administrators.

This site is protected by Google reCAPTCHA v3 to prevent automated form spam, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Retention

Prospective client inquiries and cost estimates that do not proceed to a formal engagement are retained for up to 24 months to allow for follow-up scoping and project reference, or deleted earlier upon request. Where an inquiry proceeds to a contracted build, records are retained for the duration of the client relationship plus statutory Irish accounting retention periods.

6. Your Rights Under EU GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to and a copy of the personal data we hold about you (referencing your JWD- or EST- ID if available).
• Request rectification of inaccurate data or erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") of your inquiry record.
• Request restriction of processing, data portability, or object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@jwd.ie and we will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with Ireland's supervisory authority, the Data Protection Commission (DPC), at www.dataprotection.ie.

1. Scope of Services

JWD Studios ("JWD", "we", "us") provides bespoke software engineering, custom Single-Page Applications (SPAs), full-stack Next.js & Node.js web platforms, Google Firebase cloud architecture, corporate email/DNS deployment, and SMB network infrastructure services from Cork, Ireland. Every engagement is governed by a written project specification or itemised quote referencing your JWD-, EST-, or QT- reference number.

2. Quotations, 50% Deposit & Payment Structure

• Interactive Cost Estimator: Figures generated by the online Instant Cost Estimator are indicative guide prices based on selected modules. A binding fixed-price quote is issued after a brief technical scoping review.
• 50% Upfront Deposit: A standard 50% upfront deposit is required to schedule and lock in your development slot. Work commences upon receipt of the deposit and required brand assets.
• 50% Completion Balance: The remaining 50% balance is due upon project completion, final staging review, and live production deployment.

3. Delivery Timelines & Client Collaboration

Typical delivery timelines are 5–7 business days for Starter SPA builds, 10–14 business days for Business Pro systems, and 2–4 weeks for bespoke full-stack portals, CRM engines, or multi-platform apps. Timelines depend on timely client feedback and delivery of text, logos, or domain registrar access.

4. Intellectual Property & 100% Client Code Ownership

Unlike proprietary site builders that lock you into rented templates, upon receipt of full and final payment, the Client owns 100% of the custom application source code, bespoke UI layouts, and domain/DNS configurations engineered specifically for their project. JWD Studios retains the right to display non-confidential screenshots and architectural summaries of completed work in our portfolio unless a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is agreed in writing.

5. Cloud Hosting, Third-Party Licensing & Support

Where packages include post-launch priority support (1 month on Business Pro; 3 months on All-in-One Suite), JWD Studios provides bug fixes, security rule updates, and minor content adjustments at no extra cost during the support window. Ongoing third-party usage costs (such as annual domain renewals, Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 mailbox licences, or high-volume cloud database usage above free-tier quotas) remain the responsibility of the Client or are covered under an optional managed care plan.

6. Limitation of Liability & Governing Law

All systems are engineered using modern, zero-PHP cloud practices and tested prior to launch. To the maximum extent permitted by law, JWD Studios' total aggregate liability under any project engagement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for that specific project. These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, and the courts of Cork / Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction.