Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit irishbeekeeping.ie (“Website”), contact us, or use our services.

1. Who is the data controller?

Data Controller: The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations
Address: FIBKA clg Head Office, 25J Axis Business Park, Tullamore, Co Offaly, R35 K6C5
Email: info@irishbeekeeping.ie
Phone: 0871700314

2. What personal data do we collect?

We may collect the following information:

• Information you provide: name, email address, phone number, postal address, enquiry details, and any other information you submit via forms or correspondence.
• Information collected automatically: IP address, device and browser details, pages visited, time on page, and cookie identifiers. See our Cookie Policy at [insert full URL to your Cookie Policy].

3. For what purposes do we use your personal data and on what legal bases?

4. How do we obtain and record consent?

Where consent is required, we will present a clear choice to accept or reject. We record when and how consent was given. You may withdraw consent at any time using the methods described in the “How can you manage your choices and rights?” section below.

5. Who do we share personal data with?

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited data with:

• Service providers: hosting, email, analytics, payment processors, and IT support, acting under written contracts.
• Professional advisers: accountants, legal advisers, insurers.
• Authorities: regulators or law enforcement if required by law.

All third parties must keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. Do we transfer personal data outside the EEA?

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will ensure appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses or transfers to countries with an EU adequacy decision. Copies of relevant safeguards can be requested using the contact details above.

7. How long do we keep personal data?

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including to meet legal and accounting requirements. Typical retention periods include:

• General enquiries: up to 12 months from last contact.
• Client and project records: up to 7 years to meet tax and accounting obligations.
• Marketing preferences: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

8. How do we protect personal data?

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include access controls, encryption at rest or in transit where appropriate, secure configuration, and regular review of suppliers.

9. What are your data protection rights?

Under GDPR you have the following rights, subject to conditions and applicable law:

• Right of access: request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data where grounds apply.
• Right to restriction: request that we limit processing in certain cases.
• Right to portability: request transfer of your data to you or another organisation.
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in the “Who is the data controller?” section. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10. How can you manage your choices and cookies?

You can manage non-essential cookies using the cookie banner on your first visit and the “Cookie Settings” link in the Website footer. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. For details, see our Cookie Policy at [insert full URL to your Cookie Policy].

11. Do we collect children’s data?

Our services are not directed to children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Do we link to other websites?

Our Website may contain links to other sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. Please review their privacy information.

13. How can you make a complaint?

Please contact us first so we can address your concerns. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800

14. How will you know about changes to this Privacy Policy?

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. If changes are material, we will take appropriate steps to inform you.

15. How can you contact us about this policy?

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, contact us at:

The Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations
Email: info@irishbeekeeping.ie
Address: FIBKA clg Head Office, 25J Axis Business Park, Tullamore, Co Offaly. R35 K6C5
Phone: 087 1700 314