This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how SJ Equine Coaching (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit sjequinecoaching.ie.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) Regulations 2011.
1. Introduction
This policy is intended to provide clear and transparent information about how we handle personal data and how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect personal data including:
- Name and email address when you submit a contact or enquiry form
- Information you voluntarily provide through expressions of interest or subscriptions
- Technical data such as IP address, device type, browser, and operating system
- Usage data relating to how you interact with our website
We do not collect payment card details directly. Any payments, donations, or ticket sales are processed via secure third-party providers.
3. When We Collect Information
We collect personal data when you:
- Submit a form on our website
- Contact us by email or other communication channels
- Subscribe to updates or communications
- Interact with our website after providing cookie consent
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only where lawful to do so, including:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website
- To respond to enquiries and follow up on communications
- To send relevant updates where you have opted in
- To analyse website usage and performance where consent has been given
- To ensure website security and prevent misuse
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent for analytics, marketing, and tracking technologies
- Legitimate interests for essential website functionality and security
- Contractual necessity where data is required to respond to a request
- Legal obligation where processing is required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie settings in the footer section of the website (cookie settings)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
- Secure servers and restricted access controls
- Encrypted devices and internal systems
- SSL encryption for data transmitted via our website
- Regular security and malware monitoring
We do not store or process payment card information on our servers.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function correctly and provide insights into how visitors use the site.
We also use pixels and similar technologies where consent is provided.
8. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
They include cookies used for:
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Cookie consent preference storage
- Core Webflow and Cloudflare functionality
These cookies do not require consent.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website.
These cookies collect aggregated, statistical information such as page visits, session duration, and general location. Analytics cookies are only set after you give explicit consent.
Marketing Cookies
We use the Meta Pixel to measure advertising effectiveness and understand user actions after interacting with our ads.
Marketing cookies are only set after you give explicit consent.
9. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie preferences by category
Non-essential cookies are not set unless you actively opt in.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.
10. Third-Party Processors
We may share limited data with trusted service providers acting as processors, including:
- Google Ireland Limited (Google Analytics 4)
- Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta Pixel)
- Cloudflare Inc (security and performance)
Where data is transferred outside the EU, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact form data is retained only as long as required to manage enquiries
- Analytics data is retained according to configured retention periods
- Marketing data is retained until consent is withdrawn
12. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification or erasure
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission
13. Changes to This Policy
Any updates to this policy will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact Details
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Sj Equine Coaching
Address: Kilmore Stables, Broadford Road, Kilmore, Broadford, Co. Clare, V94 T2HF
Email: sjequimotionalcoach@gmail.com
15. Data Access Requests
You may request access to the personal data we hold about you by contacting us using the details above.
