Who We Are

Name: Parish of Crossmolina

Address:
Parochial House
Mullenmore
Crossmolina
Co. Mayo

Telephone: 096 31677
Email: crossmolinabulletin@yahoo.ie

The Parish of Crossmolina is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our data processing practices and your options regarding the ways in which your personal data is used. This policy reflects our compliance with Data Protection legislation in Ireland.

Data Protection Officer

Our Diocese/Parish Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:
dpo@elphindiocese.ie

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Data Protection Principles

We are committed to protecting your personal information and will always follow these principles:

• Processing is lawful, fair and transparent.
• Personal data is collected only for specific and legitimate purposes.
• Only the minimum amount of personal data necessary is processed.
• Personal data is not retained longer than required.
• We take reasonable steps to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
• We maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your information.
• Appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent data breaches. Should a breach occur, the relevant authority will be notified in accordance with legal requirements.

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Your Rights

Under Data Protection legislation, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access – You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Requests must be made in writing or by email. Proof of identity may be required. Information will normally be supplied within one month.
• Right to Rectification – You may request that inaccurate, incomplete or outdated information is corrected.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – You may request that your personal information be deleted, subject to legal or regulatory obligations.
• Right to Object – You have the right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing communications.

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How We Process Your Personal Data

We only process personal information necessary to provide services through our parish website and related parish activities.

This information may include:

• Name
• Postal Address
• Email Address
• Telephone Number
• Other information voluntarily supplied by you

Your information may be collected when you:

• Subscribe to a parish newsletter or event.
• Register for volunteering or fundraising activities.
• Enquire about pilgrimages or parish events.
• Contact the parish regarding information published on the website.

Where trusted third-party service providers process information on our behalf, they are required to comply with the same standards of data protection. We do not disclose your personal information to other third parties without your consent unless required by law.

You may withdraw your consent or opt out of communications at any time by contacting the Parish Office.

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Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors use the website.

• Cookies assist with website navigation and performance.
• Anonymous cookies may be used to monitor website traffic and visitor trends.
• Most areas of the website can be accessed without accepting cookies.
• Certain services may require cookies to be enabled.
• You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, although this may affect some website functionality.

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Complaints

If you believe that we have not handled your personal information appropriately, you may contact the Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Ireland

Telephone:
+353 57 868 4800
+353 76 110 4800

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Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.

Last Updated: July 2019