Privacy Policy – Anam Buí (anambui.ie)

Last updated: [29th December 2025]

Controller:
Anam Buí – operated by Linda Costello
Email: linda@anambui.ie
Website: https://anambui.ie

This Privacy Policy explains how Anam Buí collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish law.

By using anambui.ie or purchasing any products or services, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Personal Data We Collect

When you interact with Anam Buí, we may collect the following personal data:

Account & Contact Information:

Name, email address, phone number
Billing and shipping address (if relevant)

Transaction Data:

Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers, not stored by us)
Purchase history, course enrolments, or session bookings

Website Usage Data:

IP address, browser type, device, pages visited
Analytics and cookies (if applicable)

Communications:

Emails or messages you send to us (e.g., enquiries, support requests)

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your data for purposes including:

Providing and managing your orders, courses, and sessions
Sending course updates, confirmations, or service-related communications
Responding to enquiries and support requests
Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting, GDPR)
Improving our website, services, and offerings
Marketing communications (only if you have opted in)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:

Contractual necessity: to deliver products and services you purchase
Legitimate interests: to operate, improve, and secure our website and services
Consent: for marketing communications (you may withdraw at any time)
Legal obligation: to comply with tax, accounting, and other legal requirements

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) to complete transactions
Website and hosting providers (for site functionality, backups, and security)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for anonymised insights
Legal or tax authorities when required by law

All third parties are GDPR-compliant.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Fulfil our contractual obligations
Comply with legal requirements (e.g., tax records for 6 years in Ireland)
Maintain security and integrity of our services

Once retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

6. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to processing
Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at linda@anambui.ie.

7. Security Measures

I implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data against:

Unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration
Accidental loss, destruction, or damage

All sensitive data, including payment information, is transmitted and stored securely via third-party providers.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for:

Website functionality
Analytics and performance tracking
Marketing (only with consent)

You may manage or block cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit website functionality.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version is always available at anambui.ie/privacy-policy. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice.

10. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Linda Costello
Email: linda@anambui.ie
Website: https://anambui.ie