Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1) Information on the Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details

1.1 General Information
We're delighted you're visiting our website and thank you for your interest.

This privacy policy explains how we process your personal data when you use our website. "Personal data" refers to any information by which you can be directly or indirectly identified.

1.2 Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

Aran Handcraft 📧 Email: info@aran-handcraft.com 🌐 Website: https://aran-handcraft.com

A "data controller" is the natural or legal person who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

1.3 SSL/TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (such as orders or enquiries), our website uses SSL or TLS encryption.

You can recognise an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix and the padlock symbol in your browser's address bar.

2) Data Collected When You Visit Our Website
If you visit our website purely for information purposes (i.e. without registering or submitting a form), we only collect the data that your browser automatically sends to our server ("server logs").

The following technical data is collected automatically:

Pages visited
Date and time of access
Amount of data transferred
Referring URL
Browser type and version
Operating system used
IP address (possibly in anonymised form)

This data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the stability, security and functionality of the website.

We do not share this data with third parties and do not use it for profiling. However, we reserve the right to review server logs retrospectively if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.

3) Cookies
To improve the user experience and enable certain features, we use cookies on our website.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are deleted automatically at the end of a session (session cookies), while others are stored for longer and allow your browser to be recognised on your next visit (persistent cookies).

Cookies may collect, for example:

Browser type and settings
Approximate location
IP address (possibly anonymised)

The processing of personal data via cookies takes place either:

For the purpose of fulfilling a contract (e.g. processing an order), or
On the basis of our legitimate interest in ensuring the optimal functionality of the website.

You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, allow them only in individual cases, or disable them entirely. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

4) Contact
If you contact us via a form or by email, we process the personal data you provide.

This data is used solely to handle your enquiry and related administration. Once the communication has ended, the data is deleted, unless there are legal obligations requiring it to be retained.

5) Customer Accounts and Contract Management
When you place an order or create a customer account, we process your personal data for the purpose of fulfilling the contract.

You can delete your customer account at any time by contacting us at: 📧 info@aran-handcraft.com

6) Use of Data for Marketing Purposes

6.1 Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we use a double opt-in process. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.

7) Data Processing for Orders
For delivery and payment purposes, we share necessary data with carriers and payment service providers.

8) Reviews (Optional)
We may occasionally contact you to request a review, provided you have consented to this. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

9) Social Media
Links to social media platforms are implemented as simple hyperlinks. Data is only transferred when you click on the relevant link.

10) Online Marketing and Analytics Tools
We may use analytics and marketing tools (such as Google Analytics and Google Ads) to optimise our website. IP addresses are anonymised.

11) Remarketing / Retargeting
We may use remarketing technology to display relevant advertisements. You can disable these features in your browser settings.

12) Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:

Access your data
Request rectification
Request erasure
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent
Object to processing

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Ireland, this is the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

13) Retention Period
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal and contractual obligations.

Data Controller

Aran Handcraft 📧 info@aran-handcraft.com 🌐 https://aran-handcraft.com