1. Introduction
Welcome to The Lilac Café & Microbakery CLG. Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our services.
We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly.
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly:
When you interact with our website, you may provide personal information such as your:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Payment details (for donations or purchases)
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Information collected automatically:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain data about your device and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:
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Your IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Pages visited, time spent on each page, and links clicked
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General location (city or region)
3. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us improve your experience on our website.
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the website functions properly (essential cookies)
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Remember your preferences and settings (functional cookies)
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Analyse website traffic and improve performance (analytics cookies)
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Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions (marketing cookies)
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to decline them if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser’s help section.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide and manage our services and website functionality
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Send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (if you’ve opted in)
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Improve website performance and user experience through analytics
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Process donations or purchases securely
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Information Sharing
We respect your privacy and only share your information in limited circumstances:
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With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, manage communications, and process payments all under strict confidentiality agreements
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To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
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To protect our rights and safety, and that of our users or the public
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With your explicit consent for any additional data uses not covered in this policy
6. Data Security
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, please be aware that no online platform can guarantee absolute security.
7. International Data Transfers
If your information is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains protected to the same high standards.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and request a copy of your personal data
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Request corrections or deletions of your data
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
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Restrict or object to the processing of your data under certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert email address].
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
📧 info@thelilaccafemicrobakery.ie
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the use of cookies and data collection as described above.