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Privacy matters

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PRIVACY POLICY
Effective from: 20/04/2025

In compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – “GDPR”) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988‑2018, users of this website are informed that Ballynonty Equestrian, a sole trader, complies with every obligation, duty, and warranty required by the legislation in force regarding the protection of personal data and its supplementary regulations.

1 Data Controller

The personal data supplied by the user through the forms on this website will be incorporated into a database owned and controlled by:

Ballynonty Equestrian
Sole Trader
Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
E41 P212

Email: ballynontyequestrian@gmail.com
Phone: 085 729 4313
Website: www.ballynontyequestrian.com

2 Purpose of Processing

By providing personal data to Ballynonty Equestrian, the user expressly agrees and authorises that such data be processed automatically and confidentially for the following primary purposes:

  • Provision of contracted services (e.g., competition entries, lessons, clinics, livery, arena hire)
  • Personalised communication regarding bookings, schedules, results, safety protocols
  • Service improvement through non-identifying statistical analysis
  • Marketing of events, services, or products from Ballynonty Equestrian (with consent)

3 Legal Basis

Processing is carried out based on:

  1. Contract performance
  2. Legal obligations (e.g., safety, veterinary, taxation)
  3. Legitimate interests (balanced with data subject rights)
  4. Consent (e.g., marketing, use of photos)

4 Users’ Rights

Under GDPR Articles 12‑23, you may:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability

Requests can be made in writing to our postal address or via email at ballynontyequestrian@gmail.com. We aim to respond within one calendar month.

5 Data Accuracy & Relevance

Users must provide accurate and up-to-date information. Refusal to supply essential data may prevent access to services.

6 Data Transfers

Data may be transferred to trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment platforms, online booking systems) solely for fulfilling service provision. All providers comply with GDPR. We do not sell or share data for external marketing.

7 Security & Cookies

We employ technical and organisational measures to safeguard data.

Cookies: This site uses cookies for functionality and to enhance the user experience. These include:

  • Google Analytics (anonymous site usage stats)
    Users may block or delete cookies in their browser settings.

8 Marketing Communications & Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each message or by contacting us at ballynontyequestrian@gmail.com.

We currently use email as our sole marketing channel.

9 Retention Period

Data will be held only as long as needed for its intended purpose or legal requirement. Specific retention policies:

  • Lesson and clinic records: up to 3 years
  • Competition records: up to 7 years
  • Marketing contact records: until user opts out or after 2 years of inactivity

10 Changes to this Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy to reflect regulatory updates or service changes. Updates will be posted at www.ballynontyequestrian.com.

By accessing or using www.ballynontyequestrian.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.