Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gaelic Grind ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, gaedlicgrind.ie (the "Site"), engage with our services, or interact with us in any way. We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

By using our Site and services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal data about you in various ways, including through direct interactions, automated technologies, and third-party sources. The types of personal data we may collect include:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth.
• Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information (processed securely via third-party payment processors, we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Transaction Data: Details about products and services you have purchased from us.
• Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties and your communication preferences.

We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data about you (this includes details about your race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, political opinions, trade union membership, information about your health and genetic and biometric data).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and manage your account and services (e.g., fulfilling orders, managing class bookings).
• To process your payments and prevent fraudulent transactions.
• To communicate with you about your orders, bookings, and inquiries.
• To send you marketing and promotional communications (with your consent, where required).
• To improve our website, products, and services based on your feedback and usage data.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
• For internal business purposes, such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, and determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns.

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances: (a) Where we need to perform the contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you. (b) Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. (c) Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work (e.g., payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal data for any other purpose with your consent.

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

5. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, please remember that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Site is at your own risk and you should only access the services within a secure environment.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise required by law. This includes for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to be informed about how your personal data is being used.
• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request that we delete your data, or stop processing it or collecting it, in some circumstances.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent.
• The right to object to processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Last updated: October 26, 2023

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: