Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Lough Neagh Partnership, we are dedicated to protecting your personal privacy and committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (loughneaghpartnership.com) or interact with us in any way. We adopt a privacy-first approach and strive to ensure that your data is handled with care, transparency, and accountability.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to loughneaghpartnership.com and governs the processing of all personal data collected through our website and related communications. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Lough Neagh Partnership is the “data controller” of your personal data. This means that we determine the purposes and means of the processing of your information.
If you have any questions about this policy or our practices, you may contact us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process the following categories of personal data across our digital properties, depending on how you interact with us:
– Usage Data: Includes information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected through cookies, analytics platforms, and server logs to monitor usage and improve website functionality.
– Account Data: If you create an account with us or sign up for communications, we may collect your full name, postal address, email address, phone number, and authentication credentials.
– Profile Data: Includes your preferences, interests, previous purchases or donations (if applicable), behavioral patterns on the site, and interaction history. This helps us tailor our services and communications to your preferences.
– Communication Data: We keep records of your communication with us—such as inquiries, support requests, and feedback—along with contact dates, methods, and messages provided.
– Technical Data: Includes device identifiers, network information, system configurations, language settings, screen resolution, and other technical characteristics shared during your visit.
– Transaction Data: If you make purchases or donations via loughneaghpartnership.com, we collect payment data (processed securely via third parties), billing and delivery addresses, transaction amounts, and purchase history.
– Preference Data: Reflects your consents to receive marketing communications, newsletter subscriptions, and your indicated interests in particular initiatives, services, or projects.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
– Consent: Where you have given your clear, informed, and express consent to the processing of your data (e.g., email subscriptions, cookies, etc.).
– Contract: Where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or agreement with you or to take steps prior to entering into such a contract (e.g., account creation, event registration).
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required by law to process certain data, such as retaining records for tax purposes or ensuring compliance with child protection regulations.
– Legitimate Interests: To operate our organization, maintain website security and performance, analyze usage patterns for improvement, and promote our mission—provided such interests are not overridden by your individual rights and freedoms.
5. Your Privacy Rights
In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you may exercise the following rights:
– Right of Access: You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether your data is being processed and access to your personal information.
– Right to Rectification: You can request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten,” you may request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to suspend the processing of your data under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability: Where technically feasible, you may receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.
To exercise these rights, or to learn more about your rights under applicable laws, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
– End-to-end encryption of data in transit and storage where necessary
– Role-based access controls and secure password enforcement
– Regular data backups and system audits
– Staff privacy training and internal data governance protocols
7. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred, stored, or processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or your region, including in jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection. We ensure such transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or verified adequacy decisions to maintain equivalent protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specific retention periods may include:
– Usage and Technical Data: up to 12 months for analytics and performance review purposes
– Account and Profile Data: retained while the account is active and for 2 years following account inactivity
– Communication Data: retained for 3 years to ensure continuity in support operations
– Transaction Data: retained for 7 years to meet regulatory and financial auditing obligations
– Preference Data: maintained for 5 years unless updated or withdrawn
9. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us improve functionality and user experience. We use the following types of cookies on loughneaghpartnership.com:
– Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and secure user authentication
– Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for personalized experience
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site through anonymous usage data
– Performance Cookies: Allow us to optimize page speed, responsiveness, and error management
10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance
We comply with applicable laws regarding cookie usage and tracking technologies. When you first visit our website, you are given the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies through a cookie banner or settings panel. You may also manage your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or dedicated controls on our site.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from such individuals. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child without proper parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected data from your child, please contact [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational needs, or improvements to our practices. Significant changes will be communicated clearly on our website and via direct notice where reasonably appropriate. Continued use of loughneaghpartnership.com signifies your acceptance of any such updates.
13. Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details below:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://loughneaghpartnership.com
We are committed to compliance with all applicable data protection laws and to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently. Please do not hesitate to reach out regarding any privacy matter.