Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 3, 2025

Thomond Wind Ensemble (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

This policy applies to all our websites:

* [www.thomondwindensemble.org](https://www.thomondwindensemble.org)
* [www.thomondwindensemble.ie](http://www.thomondwindensemble.ie)
* [www.thomondwindensemble.com](http://www.thomondwindensemble.com)

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1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Andrew Jordan
Email: andrew@thomondwindensemble.ie
Based in: Limerick
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2. What Information We Collect

When you visit our website or contact us through our contact form, we may collect the following personal data:

* Your name
* Your email address
* Your message or inquiry

In addition, we collect data automatically through Google Analytics, such as:

* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Pages visited and time spent on the site
* Device type and operating system
* Referring site or link

This data is collected anonymously and used for statistical and performance analysis of the website.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We collect your personal data only for the following purposes:

* To respond to inquiries or messages you send us
* To monitor and improve our website’s performance and user experience
* To comply with legal obligations

We will not use your personal data for marketing or share it with third parties without your explicit consent.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

* **Consent** – when you submit your personal data through our contact form.
* **Legitimate interest** – to maintain and improve the functionality of our website.
* **Legal obligation** – to comply with data protection laws.

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5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and type of browser. Google may use cookies to collect this data.

For more information, see Google’s privacy policy:
[https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on:
[https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)

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6. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purpose for which the data was collected or as required by law.

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7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

* Access the personal data we hold about you
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
* Object to the processing of your data
* Request restriction of processing
* Data portability
* Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Andrew Jordan at \[Insert email address].

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8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. The website is hosted on a secure server and is maintained through WordPress best practices.

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9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and for analytics purposes. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more detailed information, please see our \[Cookie Policy].

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10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Please review this page periodically for the latest information.

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**If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:**
**Email**: info@thomondwindensemble.ie
**Data Controller**: Andrew Jordan