Privacy Policy
Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or interact with us.
1. Introduction
Ibtidaa Welfare Foundation, a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), registered in Ireland (Company Number: 810557), is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website (www.ibtidaa.ie) or interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We process personal data in accordance with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- The Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 (Ireland)
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Telephone number
- Any other information submitted through forms or correspondence
This information is collected when you:
- Make a donation
- Contact us
- Register for updates or campaigns
- Apply as a volunteer or employee
2.2 Payment Information
If you make a donation or purchase:
- Payment details (e.g. card numbers) are not stored by us
- Transactions are securely processed via third-party providers using SSL encryption
2.3 Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)
2.4 Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse website traffic
- Support marketing and remarketing
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide services and respond to enquiries
- To process donations and maintain records
- To communicate updates, campaigns, and fundraising opportunities (where permitted)
- To manage volunteers, employees, and supporters
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
We rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
4. Profiling and Research
We may analyse supporter data to:
- Improve communication effectiveness
- Tailor fundraising activities
This may include:
- Publicly available information
- Limited profiling or "wealth screening"
We do not carry out automated decision-making.
You can opt out at any time by contacting: info@ibtidaa.ie
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Other GDPR-compliant mechanisms
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. Once we receive your data, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard it.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:
- Operational purposes
- Legal and regulatory requirements
After this period, data will be:
- Deleted
- Anonymised
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact: info@ibtidaa.ie
We will respond within one month.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on our website.
12. Contact Us
For questions or requests regarding this policy:
Email: info@ibtidaa.ie
Website: www.ibtidaa.ie
South Douglas Road,
Spice Garden, Cork
T12 NH9D