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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [12th December 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected by The Cailleach’s Council, operated by Lora O’Brien, based in County Waterford, Ireland.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your data with care, integrity, and transparency, in line with Irish and EU data protection law.

 

Who We Are

The Cailleach’s Council is a project founded, created and led by Lora O’Brien.

Data Controller:
Lora O’Brien
Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland

Contact email:
admin @cailleach.community

 

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with this website:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
    Information you provide in application forms
  • Information you provide via email contact
  • Payment and transaction details (processed securely by third party payment providers)
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services, communicate with you, or meet legal obligations.

 

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Process applications for events or programmes
  • Communicate with you about events, applications, or enquiries
  • Deliver digital materials, recordings, or resources you have requested
  • Manage payments and bookings
  • Meet legal and administrative requirements
  • Improve the website and user experience

We do not sell or trade your personal data (never).

 

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have opted in to receive information or resources
  • Contractual necessity – where data is required to deliver an event or service you have applied for
  • Legal obligation – where we are required to retain records
  • Legitimate interest – for essential communication related to your application or participation

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

 

Email Communication

If you provide your email address, we may contact you regarding:

  • Your application or booking
  • Event/ programmerelated queries or updates
  • Resources you have requested

You can unsubscribe from non essential emails at any time. We do not send spam.

 

Video, Audio, and Photography

Some events may include video or audio recording and photography.

Where this occurs:

  • Recordings are primarily of teaching content
  • Personal sharing is not intentionally recorded, and you will not be recorded without your awareness and explicit consent
  • Recordings are used for participant access and, where stated, future educational or promotional material

Further details are provided in the site Terms and Conditions.

 

Third Party Services

We use trusted third party platforms to operate this site and deliver services, which may include:

  • Email marketing platforms
  • Secure, Encrypted Payment processors
  • Online course or video hosting platforms
    Video conferencing tools
  • Social Media Cookies

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to comply with GDPR or equivalent data protection standards.

 

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely and accessed only where necessary. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

 

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact: admin  @cailleach.community

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland.

 

Copyright

All content on this website, including text, audio, video, and course materials, is copyright © Lora O’Brien.
Content may not be reproduced, shared, or used without explicit permission.

 

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.