1. Data Controller

This website is operated by Féile Vegan (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”).

Data Controller: Féile Vegan
Email: feilevegan@outlook.com
Location: Ireland

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Identity and Contact Data

• Name
• Email address

b. Communication Data

• Messages you send via contact forms or email

c. Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device and usage data

d. Marketing Preferences

• Your preferences for receiving updates from us

e. Ticketing Data
Ticket purchases are processed by third parties such as Eventbrite. We do not store your payment details.

3. How We Use Your Data (Lawful Bases)

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your data:

Consent

• Sending marketing emails or newsletters
• Using non-essential cookies

Legitimate Interests

• Responding to enquiries
• Improving our website and services
• Managing event communications

Legal Obligations

• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

• Visit our website
• Contact us directly
• Sign up for updates
• Purchase tickets via third-party platforms

We may also collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Analyse traffic and user behaviour
• Improve user experience

Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent. You can manage your preferences through your browser or cookie banner.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third parties to operate our website and events, including:

• Ticketing providers such as Eventbrite
• Website analytics providers
• Email and marketing tools

These providers act as independent data controllers or processors and have their own privacy policies.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Use of providers in countries deemed to have adequate protection

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To respond to enquiries
• To manage event communications
• To comply with legal obligations

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at feilevegan@outlook.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting
• Access controls
• Encryption where appropriate

11. Children’s Data

Féile Vegan is a family-friendly event, but our website is not intended to collect personal data from children without parental consent.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: feilevegan@outlook.com