Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services:

• Personal information when you register for events, including your name, email address, and phone number
• Payment information when you purchase tickets for céilí dance evenings, tin whistle workshops, sea shanty sing-alongs, or folk jam nights
• Usage data about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and features used
• Device information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience

We only collect information necessary to provide our services and communicate with you about upcoming events in our 40-60 community.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to serve you better and maintain our traditional music platform:

• To process event registrations and ticket purchases for our céilí dance and folk music events
• To send you updates about upcoming workshops, performances, and social gatherings
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our services for the traditional music community

We never sell your personal information to third parties. Any information sharing is limited to trusted service providers who help us deliver our services.

Your Rights and Choices

You have significant rights regarding your personal data. You can request access to your information, ask us to correct inaccuracies, or request deletion of your data subject to legal requirements. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time while retaining essential service notifications for events you've registered for.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly. We will respond to your request within thirty days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commissioner if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how you use our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and recognize you on return visits.

We use essential cookies necessary for website functionality, analytics cookies to understand user behavior, and preference cookies to remember your settings. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though some features may not function properly if you disable essential cookies. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use encryption for sensitive data, maintain secure servers, and limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

While we strive to protect your data, no security system is completely impenetrable. We encourage you to use strong passwords and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or suspicious activity.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy here and updating the last modified date. Your continued use of our website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.