Privacy Policy

Who we are – Skerries Historical Society

Our website address is: http://oldskerries.ie.

What we do

Skerries Historical Society was founded in 1948.  The objects of the Society are: to pursue research and investigation into local history, local folklore, local tradition, local arts and crafts and to compile and publish records of them.

What personal data we collect and why

  • In joining the Society as a Member we collect your name, email address, telephone contact and postal address in order to provide you with information on our talks, publications and other events which we feel may be of interest to members.
  • In making a query to the Society via the website, we collect your name, and email address.
  • In making a purchase via the website we collect your name, address, telephone number and email address.

How we use this information

We use information you give us in the organisation and administration of Skerries Historical Society activities.

Who we share your data with

Skerries Historical Society will only use and disclose personal data in a manner that is necessary for the purpose(s) or compatible with the purpose(s) for which it collects and stores such data.

Our legal basis for processing data

We collect, use and share the data that we have in the ways described above consistent with your consent. Members can revoke this consent at any time by sending an email to oldskerries@gmail.com

Security of your data

Skerries Historical Society will take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access to, or alteration, disclosure or destruction of such data, and against its accidental loss or destruction.

Access to Personal data

Members have the right to access their data records at any time. This access will be arranged within 30 days. You may request the updating or correction of data held. You may request the copy or deletion of your data.

Data retention and deletion

We will not retain data longer than is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

How do we operate and transfer data as part of our global services

We do not share information globally.

How we will notify you of changes to this policy

We will publish any changes to this Policy on our website and notify you by email.

Legal Obligation to Disclose Personal Information

We will not disclose your personal data to anyone without your prior permission unless required to do so by law or to initiate legal proceedings against a person or persons who are suspected of infringing rights or property.

Additional information

For more information on our Privacy Policy, please contact oldskerries@gmail.com