Privacy

1. Introduction

Greystones United A.F.C. (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website guafc.ie, and how we use cookies.

2. Data Controller

Greystones United A.F.C. is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Address: Greystones United A.F.C, Woodlands, Killincarrig, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
Email: administration@guafc.ie

3. Personal Data We Collect

When you engage in certain activities on our website, such as registering, ordering products, or entering contests, we may collect personal information including:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Payment information (e.g. credit card number)

Providing this information is optional, but necessary to participate in these activities.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

• Process your orders and deliver products or services
• Manage your registration and participation in events, contests and Lotto
• Communicate with you about your account, orders, or participation
• Send you marketing communications about special offers and products, only if you consent
• Improve our website and services

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent (e.g., marketing communications, cookies)
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., website functionality, order processing)
• Compliance with legal obligations

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering services
• Subsidiaries and affiliates of Greystones United A.F.C.
• Third parties for marketing purposes only with your consent

All third parties are required to protect your data and process it only for specified purposes under data processing agreements.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where our service providers operate. 

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined or as required by law. When no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request portability of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at administration@guafc.ie. If you have concerns about our data handling, you may also lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Website: www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800

10. Cookies and How We Use Them

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit, such as login details or preferences. How we use cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These enable core functions like logging in and navigating the site. They are set automatically and do not require your consent.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your choices (e.g. language or login preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Collect information on how visitors use our site to improve performance.
• Targeting Cookies: Used by us and third parties (e.g. Facebook, Google) to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests.

Cookie Consent: On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (preference, analytics, targeting). You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

Managing Cookies: You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality. For more information on managing cookies, click here.

Third-Party Cookies and Opt-Out: We work with trusted third-party providers who may set cookies during your visit. You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies via the Network Advertising Initiative at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.

11. Changes to This Statement

We may update this statement from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date.