Last updated: 10/07/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the website for Muirneag na Mara SCIO (https://muirneag.org) ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website ("Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with our legal obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who we are 

Data Controller:
Muirneag na Mara SCIO
208 Altandhu, Achiltibuie, Ullapool IV26 2YR
Charity registration number SC053930
Contact: muirneag.ullapool@gmail.com

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2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity data (e.g., name, username)
• Contact data (e.g., email address, phone number)
• Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type)
• Usage data (e.g., how you use our site, pages visited)
• Marketing preferences

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3. How we collect your data

We collect data through:

• Direct interactions (e.g., when you fill out a form or contact us)
• Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs)
• Third parties (e.g., analytics providers)

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4. Legal basis for processing

We will only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis, including:

• Consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligation
• Legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our services)

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5. How we use your data

We use your data to:

• Carry out our charitable activities (e.g. fundraising)
• Provide and improve our Website
• Respond to your enquiries
• Send you updates or marketing (if you’ve opted in)
• Comply with legal obligations

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6. Sharing your data

We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:

• Hosting providers
• Analytics and marketing services
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required

We will try to ensure that third parties respect your data privacy and handle your data lawfully.

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7. International data transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK government.

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8. How long we keep your data

We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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9. Your rights

You have the following rights:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure of your data (in some cases)
• Objection to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address above.

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10. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

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11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it regularly to stay informed.

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12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at the address above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk

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