Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19th February 2025

Introduction
The website www.coastguardculturalcentre.ie (the “Website”) is operated by Tramore Development Trust, a registered charity (Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20049027). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.

Who We Are
The Coast Guard Cultural Centre is located in the Coast Guard Centre in Tramore, Co. Waterford, and hosts a cafe, gift shop, and an event and exhibition centre.

Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

• Mailing Address: Coastguard Cultural Centre, Doneraile Drive, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 HP63, Ireland.
• Telephone: 051 391 656
• Email: coastguardstationarts@gmail.com

Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data through our Website:

• Contact Form Data: When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message you provide.
• Technical Data: We collect information about your interaction with our Website, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and usage data.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To ensure the security of our Website using Google reCAPTCHA.
• To manage cookies and obtain consent using our cookie management plugin.
• To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns using Google Analytics.
• To improve the functionality of the Website through WordPress and associated plugins.
• To ensure the correct operation of embedded features, such as the “emoji” cookie.

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve the Website, respond to inquiries, and enhance security.
• Consent: When you accept cookies via our cookie management plugin.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Including Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA for security and analytics purposes.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data where applicable.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core Website functionality.
• Analytical Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic.
• Security Cookies: Used by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse.
• Email Collection Cookies. Required to allow people to subscribe by email for the newsletter.
• Functional Cookies: Such as the “emoji” cookie used by WordPress.
• Preference Cookies: Stored by our cookie management plugin.

Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent tool or by adjusting your browser settings.

Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: coastguardstationarts@gmail.com

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.