Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Hughes Media Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our workshops.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us or book a workshop, we may collect:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Workshop preferences and booking information
• Dietary restrictions or special requirements you share with us
• Any other information you choose to provide in communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referral source

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate about workshop availability
• To process and manage workshop bookings
• To provide information about our workshops and services
• To accommodate any special requirements you may have
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you provide information through our contact form or sign up for communications
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a workshop booking
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate relevant information
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., email service providers)
• When required by law or to protect our rights
• With your explicit consent

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: To remember your cookie consent choice

You can control cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Workshop booking information is typically retained for accounting and legal purposes.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal data is primarily processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our workshops are designed for individuals aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Hughes Media Ltd
53 West St, Moneymore
Drogheda, Co. Louth
A92 VY16, Ireland
Email: info@hughesmedialtd.com
Phone: +353 41 983 9908

14. Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: www.dataprotection.ie