Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 01/10/2024
This Privacy and Cookie Policy applies to the website stjohnslk.ie ("we," "us," or "our") and governs the collection, storage, and use of personal data on our Joomla website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
- Information You Provide Directly: Information you provide by filling out forms on our website, including your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details.
- Automatically Collected Information: Information collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, and device information.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies and similar technologies may be used to improve your experience and analyze website usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected on stjohnslk.ie may be used for the following purposes:
- To communicate with you or respond to your inquiries.
- To provide you with access to our services or information requested.
- To analyze and improve the performance and functionality of our website.
- To send periodic updates, promotions, or information related to our services (with your consent, where required).
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information
We rely on several legal grounds to process your personal data, including:
- Consent: When you have given consent for specific purposes, such as for receiving newsletters.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve the website's usability, security, and performance.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files that a website or its service provider transfers to your device through your web browser, which enables the site or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function, allowing access to secure areas and navigation.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information on how visitors interact with the website, helping us improve functionality and performance.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and enable certain functionalities on the website.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or decline cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device.
Cookie List
Below is a list of cookies used on stjohnslk.ie:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla Session | Necessary for website functionality | End of session |
| Google Analytics (_ga) | Tracks visitor usage and behavior | 2 years |
| Cookie Consent | Remembers user cookie preferences | 1 year |
Note: Additional cookies may be set by third-party plugins or services embedded within the Joomla site. Please consult the privacy policy of each service provider for more information.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties except where required to fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information or as necessary to comply with legal obligations. Third-party services that may collect data through our website include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze visitor data and improve website functionality.
- Social Media Integrations: If you interact with our social media plugins, such as Facebook or Twitter, these third-party platforms may collect your data.
Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal data is dictated by its privacy policy.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information, where applicable.
- Object to Processing: Restrict or object to certain processing of your data.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time if we rely on it to process your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any updates on this page, and the effective date at the top will reflect the most recent update.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy and Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
StJohnsLK.ie
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