Last updated: 01 January 2026

The Workhouse Dunfanaghy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and to processing your personal data in a transparent, fair and lawful manner in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all other applicable Irish and European Union data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect your personal data when you visit our website at https://dunfanaghyworkhouse.com/, subscribe to our newsletter, send us an enquiry, make a booking, or otherwise interact with us as a heritage centre and visitor attraction in Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, Ireland.

1. Who we are (Data Controller) The Workhouse Dunfanaghy 1-6 Church Meadows, Figart, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, F92 NX47, Ireland Email: managerdunfanaghyworkhouse@gmail.com Phone: +353 74 913 6540

We are the data controller responsible for the personal data we collect and process.

2. Personal data we collect We collect only the personal data that is necessary for the purposes described below. This includes:

• Newsletter subscriptions: first name, last name, email address
• Contact and booking enquiries: name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide in your message
• Website technical data: limited, strictly necessary information such as session identifiers required for basic site functionality (no analytics or tracking cookies are used)

We do not collect special categories of personal data (sensitive data such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, etc.), nor do we knowingly collect data from children under the age of 16 without verifiable parental consent.

3. How we collect your personal data

• Directly from you when you complete and submit the newsletter subscription form, contact form, booking enquiry, or send us an email.
• Automatically through your browser when you visit the website (only strictly necessary technical data for the site to function correctly).

4. Purposes and lawful basis for processing We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following lawful bases:

• To send you our newsletter, news, events, heritage updates and promotional information about The Workhouse Dunfanaghy Lawful basis: your consent (you give this explicitly by ticking the opt-in checkbox on the form)
• To respond to your enquiries, provide information about visits, tours, bookings or other services you request Lawful basis: steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract, or our legitimate interests in providing customer service
• To operate and maintain the basic functionality of the website Lawful basis: our legitimate interests in ensuring the site works correctly, or necessity to provide the online service

5. Who we share your personal data with We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data. We may share it only in limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers acting as processors on our behalf (for example, an email service provider that sends newsletters), under strict GDPR-compliant data processing agreements
• If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights

6. International transfers of personal data We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or to countries without an adequacy decision. If we ever engage a processor located outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission).
7. How long we keep your personal data

• Newsletter subscribers: we retain your data until you unsubscribe, withdraw your consent, or we determine it is no longer needed (whichever comes first).
• Enquiries and correspondence: up to 12 months after the matter is closed, unless a longer period is required for legal, accounting or regulatory reasons.

After these periods, we securely delete or anonymise the data.

8. Your rights under data protection law Under GDPR you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right to access – request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – request deletion in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data in certain cases
• Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent – at any time (this will not affect processing carried out before withdrawal)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at managerdunfanaghyworkhouse@gmail.com. We will respond within one month (free of charge, unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission: Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie Phone: +353 1 765 0100 or LoCall 1890 252 231

9. Security of your personal data We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last revised. We will notify you of material changes through the website or by email where appropriate.
11. Contact us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: Email: managerdunfanaghyworkhouse@gmail.com

For information about cookies used on our website, please see our Cookies Policy at https://dunfanaghyworkhouse.com/cookies-policy/.

You can find more information about data protection rights and obligations on the Data Protection Commission website: https://www.dataprotection.ie