Draft – Talamh Beo’s Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Aug 2025
Talamh Beo is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals and organizations we engage with. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal and organizational information:
Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, postal address.
Farm or Land Information: Type, size, location, agricultural practices, and other relevant details.
Survey & Interview Responses: Written or recorded responses provided during interviews, focus groups, or surveys.
Participation Data: Attendance at events, workshops, or meetings.
Communications: Emails or other messages shared with Talamh Beo.
Media: Photographs, video, and audio recordings from events or interviews (with consent).
How We Use Your Information
We use this data to:
Communicate with you about events, campaigns, and updates related to Talamh Beo.
Conduct research, interviews, and consultations to inform our advocacy and campaigns.
Compile reports, inform policy proposals, case studies, and publications that highlight community experiences (with consent).
Maintain membership and participant records.
Fulfil any legal or regulatory requirements.
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Any data shared with partners or funders will be anonymized unless explicit consent has been obtained.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
Your consent (e.g. when you voluntarily provide data or opt into communications).
Legitimate interests (e.g. advancing our mission, improving our operations).
Legal obligations (e.g. for compliance or reporting purposes).
Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely on Talamh Beo’s digital systems, including our Google Drive storage, which is protected by encryption, access controls, and secure user authentication.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Only authorized members of Talamh Beo’s team have access to your data, and only for purposes relevant to our work.
A note on Third-Party Services – We use Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Forms, etc.) to store and manage data. Google complies with GDPR and provides secure cloud storage. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
We may also use third-party platforms for communication or event registration. We ensure that all third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and follow appropriate data protection standards.
Data Retention
We will retain any personal & business data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal and reporting obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see below).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request that your data be deleted.
Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@talamhbeo.ie
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website or upon request. We will notify you of any significant changes that affect your rights or the way we use your data.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: info@talamhbeo.ie
Website: www.talamhbeo.ie
Thank you for being part of the Talamh Beo community. We are committed to respecting your data and your rights.