At St Benedict Inbhear Mor AC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us or use our website. We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable Irish data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Information: Includes name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, primarily for membership registration, event participation, and general communication.
• Health Information: Basic health and fitness details you provide to ensure safe participation in club activities. We handle this information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing data collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies when you use our website. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
• Payment Information: Bank account details or payment method information, if applicable, for processing membership fees or event-related costs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Membership Management: To register and manage memberships, communicate with members, and ensure smooth operation of club activities.
• Health and Safety: To ensure your health and safety during training sessions and club events, allowing us to provide necessary support when needed.
• Event Coordination: To organize and facilitate events, training sessions, and other club activities effectively.
• Improving Our Website: To analyze usage data and improve website functionality and user experience.
• Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials about club activities. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Whatsapp Contact

If you choose to contact us via WhatsApp, we will receive your phone number and any information you provide in your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and to provide relevant information about the club. We do not use WhatsApp contact details for marketing purposes, and we do not share them with third parties. Messages are accessed only by authorised club committee members and are deleted when they are no longer required, in line with our data retention practices.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, email services) that assist us in managing our website and operations. These providers have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose personal data if required by law or to comply with legal processes to protect the rights, property, or safety of St Benedict Inbhear Mor AC or others.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to your information is limited to those employees, volunteers, and service providers who need it for the purposes outlined in this policy. However, please understand that no data transmission or storage system is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this policy, or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of the information we hold about you.
• Right of Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data we have about you.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: Request restricted processing of your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: Object to processing your data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller where feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below. We may request proof of identity before fulfilling your request.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites, so please review their privacy policies independently.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. The “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly, and the updated policy will be posted on this page. Please check back periodically for any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

St Benedict Inbhear Mor AC
Email: inbhearmorac@gmail.com

Your privacy matters to us, and we are dedicated to protecting your personal data at St Benedict Inbhear Mor AC. Thank you for trusting us with your information.