Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st July 2025
Welcome to friendsofinishmurray.ie. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Friends of Inishmurray, a community-based group dedicated to preserving the heritage and environment of Inishmurray Island. You can contact us at:
Email: foinishmurray@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
a) Personal Information You Provide
- Contact forms: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when contacting us.
- Newsletter sign-up: Your name and email address if you choose to subscribe.
- Donations (if applicable): Name, payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms like Stripe/PayPal), and billing address.
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Time and date of visit
This data is collected via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us improve our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries or messages
- To send you updates or newsletters (if subscribed)
- To improve the website and user experience
- To process donations (if applicable)
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email services, donation platforms, analytics tools)
- Legal authorities, if required by law
All third-party providers are expected to comply with data protection regulations.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
Under data protection laws (such as the EU GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (https://www.dataprotection.ie)
7. Data Retention
We only retain your data as long as necessary for the purposes set out above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access or disclosure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: foinishmurray@gmail.com