Privacy Policy

Last updated: [01 /02/ 2026]

This Privacy Policy explains how Shanganagh Castle Estate Community Website (“we”, “us”) collects and uses personal data when you use this website.

1) Who controls your data

We are the data controller for personal data collected via this website.

Controller contact:
Name: [Shanganagh Castle Estate]
Email: [shanganaghcastleestate@gmail.com]
Postal address: [Your postal address or “available on request”]

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please feel free to contact us using the details above. You also have the right to complain to the Data Protection Commission.

2) What data do we collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:

  • Contact details you submit (name, email, phone) via forms

  • Message content you send us (e.g., issue reports, feedback)

  • Newsletter details (email address, and subscription preferences)

  • Basic technical data (IP address, device/browser info, page views)

  • Cookies / similar technologies (see Cookie Policy)

3) Why we use your data (purposes)

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and support requests

  • Improve the site and keep it secure

  • Send newsletters if you subscribe

  • Maintain community directory entries you submit (if applicable)

  • Manage community safety/maintenance reporting pathways (if applicable)

4) Legal bases for processing (GDPR)

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, such as:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter signup; optional cookies)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, preventing abuse, improving content)

  • Contract / steps before a contract (rare for a community site, but may apply if you request a specific service)

Where consent is used, you can withdraw it at any time (e.g., unsubscribe link in newsletters, cookie settings).

5) How long we keep data

We keep personal data only for as long as needed:

  • Enquiry messages: typically [e.g., 12 months]

  • Newsletter subscription: until you unsubscribe

  • Issue reports: typically [e.g., 24 months] for continuity and audit trail

  • Security logs: typically [e.g., 30–90 days]

6) Who we share data with

We may share data with service providers who help run the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, spam protection, analytics) and who process data on our instructions.

We do not sell your personal data.

7) International transfers

Some providers may process data outside Ireland/the EEA. Where that happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).

8) Your rights

You have rights under GDPR including:

  • Access, rectification, deletion

  • Restriction and objection

  • Data portability (in some cases)

  • The right to withdraw consent

  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

To exercise your rights, email: [shanganaghcastleestate@gmail.com].

9) Children

This site is not intended for children under [age]. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will delete it where appropriate.

10) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date will show the latest version.

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