Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/06/2025

Lough Arrow Fish Preservation Association & District Anglers (LAFPADA) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website, participate in events, or engage with us as a member, volunteer, or supporter.

1. Who We Are

LAFPADA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of Lough Arrow’s fisheries and habitat.

Our contact details are:

Email: [Insert Email Address]

Postal Address: [Insert Address]

Website: [Insert Website URL]

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Identity Data: name, date of birth, and title.
Contact Data: email address, phone number, postal address.
Donation/Payment Data: donation history (via third-party processor).
Membership Data: registration details, angling license status, volunteer records.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device identifiers (via cookies).
Photographic Data: photos or videos from events (used with consent).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

Online forms (e.g. membership registration, contact forms).
Event sign-ups and volunteer activities.
Cookies and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
Email correspondence or social media engagement.
Donations made through our website or third-party platforms.

4. How We Use Your Data

We only use your data for the purposes it was collected, including:

Managing memberships and event registrations.
Processing donations and sending receipts.
Communicating news, updates, and newsletters (with consent).
Running conservation campaigns and community activities.
Complying with legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our lawful bases for processing personal data include:

Consent – for newsletters, photography, and some volunteer activities.
Contractual necessity – to provide membership or event-related services.
Legal obligation – for financial or regulatory recordkeeping.
Legitimate interest – for community outreach and administrative functions.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, email newsletter services).
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal).
Regulatory bodies if legally required.

All third parties are GDPR-compliant and only process your data on our instructions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it for, including:

Membership records: retained for up to 3 years after lapse.
Financial records: retained for 6 years (per Revenue guidelines).
Consent-based communications: retained until you withdraw consent.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at lafpada@gmail.com.

9. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track anonymous usage statistics. You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie banner.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:

Lough Arrow Fish Preservation Association & District Anglers

Email: lafpada@gmail.com

Address: Annaghloy Peninsula Ballindoon Sligo F52CY59 Ireland