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Privacy Policy

Last updated: to be confirmed by the Council before launch.

Introduction

The Irish Society of Community and Public Health Medicine (“ISCPHM”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to this website, https://iscphm.ie. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it and the rights you have.

Who we are

Controller: Irish Society of Community and Public Health Medicine. Contact: secretary@iscphm.ie.

For any question about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at that address.

What information we collect

  • Identification and contact details you provide in forms, registrations, memberships, event bookings or other interactions with the site.
  • Account and membership information relevant to your relationship with ISCPHM.
  • Technical data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information and site usage.
  • Communications you send us through the contact form or by email.

How we collect information

  • Directly from you, through forms and registrations on the site.
  • Automatically, through cookies and Google Analytics, if you accept analytics cookies.
  • From third-party service providers involved in event management and payment processing.

How we use your information

  • To operate and maintain the site and our services, including event registration and membership management.
  • To respond to enquiries.
  • To send administrative and informational communications about ISCPHM activities.
  • To understand site usage and improve content and functionality.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.

Cookies and analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them in the cookie banner, and you can change your choice at any time through your browser settings.

Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers for event management, payment processing, email delivery and hosting, all bound by confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose it where the law requires.

Data retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Data we no longer need is securely deleted or anonymised.

Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access and breaches.

Your rights

You have the right to access, correct and delete your personal data, and to object to its processing where applicable. To exercise these rights, contact secretary@iscphm.ie. You also have the right to complain to the Data Protection Commission.

Children

This site is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked from this site.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy and will post the revised version here with an updated date.