Who we are
The Irish Connection (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based business creating thoughtful, meaningful gifts inspired by connection to Ireland.
Our website address is:
https://theirishconnection.co.uk
Contact email: hello@theirishconnection.co.uk
What information we collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary and relevant.
Information you provide to us
We may collect:
This happens when you:
Mailing list and email communications
When you sign up to receive updates from The Irish Connection, your details are securely stored and managed using Mailchimp, our email marketing provider.
We use this information to:
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of any email.
Contact forms
If you contact us through our website, we use the information you provide only to:
Contact form submissions are not used for marketing unless you have separately chosen to sign up to our mailing list.
Mailchimp’s privacy policy is available at:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
How we use your information
We use personal data to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
Cookies and website analytics
At present, our website uses only essential cookies required for it to function properly.
As the site develops, we may introduce analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the site and to improve our content and services. If and when this happens, this policy will be updated and appropriate consent mechanisms will be put in place.
Who we share data with
We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and communications, including:
All providers process data securely and in line with UK GDPR requirements.
How long we keep your data
Mailing list information is kept until you unsubscribe
Contact form messages are kept only as long as necessary to respond and for record-keeping
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your rights
You have the right to:
To exercise your rights, contact:
hello@theirishconnection.co.uk
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our business develops, including when our online shop launches or additional services are introduced. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Irish Connection
Email: hello@theirishconnection.co.uk
We value trust and discretion, and we handle personal data with care.
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