Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Last Updated: 01/01/2026
Website: https://azadi.ie/
Controller: Edel Brady, Azadî CLG, based in Ireland
Contact Email: contact@azadi.ie
1. Introduction
Welcome to https://azadi.ie/ (“Website”, “we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, in accordance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish law.
By using this Website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Message content (e.g., contact forms, enquiries)
b. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referrer URL
- Log data
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity and improve the Website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for purposes including:
- Responding to enquiries and messages
- Providing, maintaining and improving our Website
- Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Personalising your experience
- Analysing usage trends and website performance
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data only when one of the following applies:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., signing up for a newsletter).
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you.
- Legal obligation: We must process data to comply with Irish/EU legal requirements.
- Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, security), and it does not outweigh your privacy rights.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools)
- Legal authorities if required by law
- Data processors assisting us in operating the website
Where applicable, we ensure that third parties comply with GDPR.
6. International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example when using third-party services hosted outside the EU. We will ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or destruction
- Alteration or disclosure
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:
- Customer enquiries: 2 years after last interaction
- Newsletter opt-ins: Until you unsubscribe
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and Irish data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@azadi.ie
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission if you believe your data is mishandled.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest version. We will notify you of significant changes where required by law.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, contact:
Email: contact@azadi.ie
Address: Drimna More, Sneem, Co.Kerry, Ireland.