Welcome to Westport Family & Community Resource Centre (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other identifiers when voluntarily provided.
  • Usage Data: Information on how our website is accessed and used, such as IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries, service updates, or support
  • To manage community programs and resources
  • To analyze website performance and improve our offerings
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide your information voluntarily (e.g., inquiries, event sign-ups).
  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for providing services.
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our operations, provided it does not override your rights.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting in website hosting, analytics, and customer support.
  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of data to another provider.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing for specific reasons.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@westportfrc.ie.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal, contractual, and operational purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

Westport Family & Community Resource Centre
Location: The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo
Email: admin@westportfrc.ie
Phone: 098-24419