Dingle Heart Safe – Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Dingle Heart Safe operates as a volunteer-led Community First Responder (CFR) group on the Dingle Peninsula. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (when you contact us or apply to volunteer).
• Volunteer Data: Vetting information, training records, and certification status (processed securely as per NAS guidelines).
• Website Usage Data: Anonymized analytical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly for legitimate operational purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries.
• To manage and coordinate our volunteer network.
• To process membership/volunteer applications.
• To maintain the functionality and security of our website.

3. Third-Party Services & Links

Donations: We use iDonate for secure online fundraising. We do not collect or store any of your credit card or financial information. Please refer to iDonate’s Privacy Policy for how they handle your financial data.

External Links: Our site contains links to external sites (e.g., Google Maps for AED locations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external platforms.

4. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., NAS training compliance).

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure inboxes and restricted access.

6. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to access your personal data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, object to processing, or withdraw consent.