Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3/11/2025
1. Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, and use information when you visit our website (cuidiudse.ie) or engage with our services.
We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.
2. Data Controller
The organisation responsible for your personal data is: Cuidiú
Email: info@cuidiu.ie
Address: Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick St., Dublin 7
3. What Data We Collect
a) Data Collected Through the Website
We collect limited, anonymous data automatically when you browse our website.
This includes:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Device type and operating system
We do not collect personal information (such as names, emails, or phone numbers) via the website.
b) Data We Store for Service Provision
Separately from the website, we hold limited contact information for:
- Event hosts
- Breastfeeding counsellors
- Parent supporters
We store names and phone numbers to help coordinate and deliver our services.
This data is not collected through the website.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process personal data where a lawful basis applies under GDPR, including:
- Legitimate interest – to manage and coordinate service provision.
- Consent – when you agree to optional cookies or voluntarily provide information.
- Legal obligation – when processing is required to comply with laws or regulations.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to help the website function and perform better.
We use two types of cookies:
- Essential cookies – required for the site to work properly.
- Performance & analytics cookies – provided by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Learn more about how Google uses data:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
6. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for its purpose.
- Contact details of event hosts, breastfeeding counsellors, and parent supporters are retained only while relevant and required for service provision, after which they are securely deleted.
7. Data Storage & Security
We take appropriate measures—technical and organisational—to protect all personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Where third-party services (like Google Analytics) are used, data may be processed outside the EEA. In such cases, we rely on safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your information.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites.
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access – get a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure – request deletion when data is no longer needed.
- Restriction – limit how your data is used.
- Objection – object to certain types of processing.
- Data portability – request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at dublinsoutheast@cuidiu.ie.
You may also contact the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland if you have concerns: https://www.dataprotection.ie
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the last updated date shown above.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: dublinsoutheast@cuidiu.ie