Privacy and Policy

This privacy policy explains how The Butterfly Club (“we”,”us”,”our”) collects, uses,stores, and protects personal data when you visit or interact with our website at https://thebutterflyclub.ie/wp/

when you contact us,donate,volunteer or otherwise support our work

Who we are?

The Butterfly club 
Rathkeale industrial Estate,
Rathkeale, Co.limerick,Ireland
phone :(086) 212 0023.
Email:thebutterflyclubrathkale2gmail.com
We are the data controller responsible for the personal data we process.

Why This Policy Exists

We must comply with the EU general data protection regulation (GDPR) and irish data protection low.
this policy explains what personal data we collect,how we use it,how long we keep it,and what your rights are.

personal data we connect

we may collect the following categories of information:
A.Data you provide directly
contact details(name,email,phone number) when yoy contact us.
Volunteer or membership form details
donar information(name,email,and danation details provided through our donation processor).
files or documents you send us (e.g., completed forms).
B. Donation-related data
donation are processed off-site via payzone.
we may receive confirmation that a donation has been made along with your name and email address, for accounts,receipts, or communication purposes.
c. Technical data(collected automatically)
Ip address.
Browser type and device information
cookies and analytics data(see our cookie policy for details.)

How we use your personal data

we use personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and provide support
To manage donations,process payment,and issue receipts
To administer volunteer application and support club activities
To communicate with supporters
To manage events,registrations, and safety documentation
To comply with legal obligations(e.g.,accounts, safeguarding)
To improve our website using anonymous analytics data

we rely on the following legal bases:
contract performance(e.g.,processing a donation or responding to an enquiry)
legitimate interests
legal obligations(e.g.,financial record-keeping)
consent(e.g.,for email newaletters or non-essential cookies)

How long we keep data

we retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
contact form data:until your request is resolved
donation records:keep for legally required accounting periods.
volunteer application:retained only as long as needed for operational or safeguarding purposes
technical data:kept in accordance with our analytics retention settings

who we share data with

we may share personal data with:
payment processors(e.g.,accountants)
service providers helping us operate the website or communicate with supporters
professional advisers(e.g.,accountants)
legal or regulatory bodies when required
third-party providers only process data under our instruction and must protect it according to GDPR.

your rights under GDPR

You have the following rights:
right to access
right to rectification
right to ensure (in certain circumstances)
right to restrict or object to processing
right to data portability
right to withdraw consent(where applicable)
to exercise these rights,contact: thebutterflyclubratheale@gmail.com 

security

we use appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data secure. thrid parties processing data on our behalf are contractually required to do the same.

Complaints

you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:
data protection commission(ireland)
https://www.dataprotection.ie

update to this policy

we may update this privacy policy occasionally.
the “Last updated”data reflects the latest version.

cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on https://thebutterflyclub.ie/wp/, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites work,improve functionality, and collect information about how visitors use the site.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:
Enable essential website functions
Remember your cookie preference
Improve site performance and usability
Facilitate third-party services such as analytics or donation processing
Some cookies are essential(cannot be disabled).
Non-essential cookies require your consent.

Types Of Cookies Used

A. Essential/Strictly Necessary
   Required for the website to work.
   Examples include WordPress login and security,cookies,donation session cookies and cookie banner preference cookies.
b.Functional
   Used to remember choices you make (e.g., language,editor preview settings).
c.Analytics/Ststistics
   Used to gather anonymous information to help improve our site.
D.Marketing(Only if used)
   Used for Advertising or tracking across websites.

Cookies Used On This Website

Important:
They Exact cookie names may vary depending on your plugins.
You should run a free cookie scan(CookieServe , cookieYes, Termly) and update this list with exact cookie names.
Below is the standard cookie set for a WordPress+Elementor charity website:
WordPress cookies
wordpress_[hash]-essential login/session
wordpress_logged_in[hash]-identifies logged-in users
wp-settings-{uid}-user interface settings
wp-settings-time-{uid}-timestamp for settings

wordpress_test_cookie-checks if cookies are enabled
Comment cookies(if comments are enabled)
comment_auther_{hash}
comment_auther_email_{hash}
comment_auther_url{hash}
Elementor cookies
elementor-used for frontend and editor-related features
cookie banner cookie
cookieconsent_status (or similar)-stores your cookie preference
Donation processor Cookies
cookies set by platform.payzone.ie may include:
session and security cookies necessary for payment processing
Analytics cookies (only if enabled)
Possible examples:
_ga
_gid
_gcl_au
(only set after consent.)

Third-Party Content and Embeds

If we embed videos,maps,or social media content,,those providers may place cookies
We do not control third-party cookies.
Please refer to their privacy/cookie policies.

How To Control Cookies

Use the cookie banner on our site to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can delete cookies via your browser settings.
You may disable analystics or marketing cookies at any time through your cookie preferences.

Getting The Exact Cookie List

To generate the precise cookie list for your website:
Visit one of the following free scanners:
cookieyes.com/cookie-checker
termly.io/cookie-scanner
Enter: https://thebutterflyclub.ie.wp/
Replace the placeholder cookie names in this policy with the exact one provided.

Contact Us

For questions about this cookie policy or your data rights:
Email:thebutterflyclubrathkeale@gmail.com
Phone:(086) 212 0023

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