This Privacy Notice outlines the practices and procedures of Black and Irish Company Limited by Guarantee (“Black and Irish”) regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you visit our website. 

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the terms and practices described in this Privacy Notice.

Information We Collect and Legal Basis:

1. We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. 
2. The legal basis for processing your personal information is your consent, which you provide by using our website and voluntarily providing your personal data.

Collecting your data:

You directly provide Black and Irish with most of the data that we collect. We collect data and process data when you:

• Register online or place an order for any of our products or services.
• Voluntarily complete a survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via email.
• Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.
• You sign up to our newsletter to get further information about our products and services 
• You agree to receive marketing communications from our partner companies

Use of Information:

1. We may use the collected information for the following purposes:
2. To provide and maintain our website, including personalized user experiences.
3. To communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, promotions, or other relevant information.
4. To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
5. To improve our products, services, and overall user experience.
6. To conduct research, analytics, and understand user preferences.
7. To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights and the rights of others.

Marketing:

1. If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out at a later date.
2. You have the right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes.
3. If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please contact us.

Data Retention:

1. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. 
2. We will delete your personal information in a secure manner when it is no longer needed.

Data Security:

1. We take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your personal information in accordance with GDPR requirements. 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

1. We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. 
2. You have the right to give or withdraw your consent to the use of cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Disclosure and International Transfers:

1. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent unless necessary for the operation and maintenance of our website or as required by law. 
2. In some cases, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), and we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.

Your Rights:

1. Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, restrict, and erase your personal information. 
2. You also have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and the right to data portability. 
3. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about the processing of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.

Links to Third-Party Sites:

1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. 
2. This Privacy Notice does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. 
3. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy:

1. This website may be used by individuals under the age of 18 but we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. 
2. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Notice:

1. We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the revised version on our website.
2. This Privacy Notice was last updated on 1st September 2024.

How to contact us: 

If you have any questions about Black and Irish’s Privacy Notice, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: info@blackandirish.com. 

How to contact the Appropriate Authority:

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that Black and Irish has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Data Protection Commission.

Data Protection Commission

Phone: 01 7650100 / 1800437 737

Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie/

Post: 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland.