Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Paurendo collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website and services related to arts and heritage events in Ireland.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide you with the best experience possible. When you visit our website, we automatically gather certain technical data about your device and browsing behaviour. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.

If you choose to register for our newsletter or events, we collect your name, email address, and age range. This helps us tailor our communications about gallery exhibitions, historical lectures, craft fairs, and storytelling evenings to your interests. We may also collect feedback and comments you provide through contact forms or surveys. All information collected is used solely to enhance your experience and keep you informed about upcoming arts and heritage events.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Your data helps us send you personalised updates about events, exhibitions, and announcements that match your interests in arts and heritage. We analyse usage patterns to understand how visitors interact with our website and use these insights to enhance our content and design.

We may use your information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and communicate important updates about our services. We never sell your personal information to third parties. Our use of data is strictly limited to the purposes described in this policy and complies with all applicable data protection regulations in Ireland and the European Union.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics about website usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track how you navigate our site. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for longer periods.

These cookies allow us to provide features such as remembering your preferences for event categories and improving our website’s performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality on our website, but you will still be able to access essential content and information about our arts and heritage events.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information under Irish and EU data protection laws. You can request access to your data, ask for corrections if information is inaccurate, or request deletion of your information. You have the right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

You can also request that we restrict how we use your information or ask for your data in a portable format. If you believe we have mishandled your information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland. We will respond to all rights requests within 30 days and take steps to verify your identity before processing your request.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, and destruction. Our website uses encryption technology to secure data transmission, and we maintain secure servers with restricted access. All staff members with access to personal information are trained in data protection practices and bound by confidentiality agreements.

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is completely impenetrable. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously review and update our security practices to maintain the highest standards. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals promptly as required by law.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to help us operate our website and provide services to you. These include email service providers for newsletter distribution and analytics platforms to understand website usage. We only work with reputable third parties who agree to protect your information according to standards equivalent to our own privacy practices.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. Any third-party services we use are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to maintain confidentiality. We remain responsible for how third parties handle your data.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “last updated” date at the top of this document. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information provided below.