Gaillimh le Gaeilge is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely. When you share your personal data with us, we want you to feel confident and safe. We clearly identify ourselves in all correspondence and on our website. Our primary objective is to provide services to clients seeking to integrate the Irish language into their businesses. To achieve this, we may collect personal data. We are transparent about how we process this information.

To provide our services, respond to your requests, and share relevant information, we may request personal data from you.
Gaillimh le Gaeilge follows strict privacy practices for data collected both online and offline. This notice explains our data collection and use practices. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the collection, use, and storage of personal data.

In most cases, you can visit our website without identifying yourself. However, we may collect certain information, such as domain details, to enhance your experience.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log data and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information using cookies.

For more details, visit allaboutcookies.org.

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website’s basic functionalities.
• Third-Party Cookies: Help us analyze website usage and improve performance. These require your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

We may collect the following personal information via forms or in-person interactions:

• Cairde Membership: Name, address, contact details.
• An tEolaire-Seirbhís i nGaeilge: Name, address, phone number, email, business role.
• Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh: Name, address, phone number, email, and business details.
• Téigh i dTeagmháil: Name, email, phone number, and your message.
  Information is securely stored on password-protected devices and files.

When we collect personal data, we explain why we need it and how we will use it. This data is used to:

• Provide services and respond to your requests.
• Verify your identity.
• Send you updates about events and services (with your consent).
  We only retain data as long as necessary and securely archive non-active data for legal, financial, or research purposes.

We may share your data with trusted third parties providing services on our behalf, but only the information necessary for them to perform these services. We ensure they adhere to strict data protection measures.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights of Gaillimh le Gaeilge.

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is used.
• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate data.
• Request data erasure.
• Restrict data processing.
• Obtain a copy of your data.
• Object to data processing.
• Challenge automated decision-making.

You can request access to your data by submitting a written request. Please include proof of identity. We will respond within 30 days.

Gaillimh le Gaeilge takes strict measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Archived data is stored securely and retained only for as long as legally or operationally required.

Inactive records are securely destroyed after a specified period:

• Cairde/An tEolaire/Gradam/Téigh i dTeagmháil: After 7 years.
• Staff files: Retained for 7 years post-resignation or retirement.
  Records are shredded internally or by authorized third-party providers.

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We regularly review and update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices. Please check this page frequently for updates.

For questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

To report a data protection violation, you may contact the Data Protection Commissioner in Ireland.