Believe Balbriggan Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
At Believe Balbriggan, we value your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information and our use of cookies through our website, believebalbriggan.ie.
1. Data Controller & Contact Information
Believe Balbriggan (“we”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect and use your data in accordance with the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
The data controller is Believe Balbriggan.
Data Protection Officer: Mary Osakwe
Contact: believebalbriggan@gmail.com
2. The Data We Collect & Why
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Email Address | To send community updates and newsletters. | Consent (Opt-in via form) |
| Digital Detox Logs | To record community participation hours. | Consent (Opt-in via form) |
| Usage Data (GA) | To analyze website traffic and performance. | Consent (Cookie Banner) |
3. Google Analytics & Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This service uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address, device type, and the pages you visit.
Data Transfer: Your analytics data may be processed on servers located in the United States. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, ensuring a high level of protection.
Default State: No analytics cookies are placed on your device unless you click “Accept” on our banner.
4. Data Retention
- Email/Logs: We keep your data for the duration of the Digital Detox initiative or until you withdraw your consent.
- Analytics: Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months before being automatically deleted.
5. Your Rights
6. Concerns & Complaints
We hope you’ll reach out to Mary Osakwe first if you have any questions about your data. However, if you feel we haven’t handled your request correctly, you have the legal right to complain to the Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie.