Who are we?

We at An Turas, do our best to protect and respect your personal data.  This privacy statement explains how we collect that data, why we use it and how we keep it safe. 

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How do we collect your information? 

We obtain information about you when you make contact with us.  This happens when you:

Attend an event that we are supporting or hosting,

Contact our office by phone, email,

Contact us via our contact form. 

What types of information do we hold?

Candidates and Clients
The minimum information we collect from you is your name, email address and telephone number. We may also collect additional information about you. This includes your postal address, job title, communication preferences, dietary requirements, employer, and employer’s email. 

We do not store your financial information or payment methods. These details are held and governed by third-party banking organisations including Stripe, and Co-op Business 

Why do we collect your information? 

We only use your information in accordance with the law.  This gives us various powers to use your data.  These are effectively the reasons for our process and are:

To perform or take steps to book you onto a course or organise coaching sessions. 

To post relevant equipment to you.

For the purposes of our legitimate interests: This includes being able to send you marketing.

Compliance with a legal obligation. 

If you consent to us to do so.

Collecting and using your data will mean we are able to manage your booking or coaching, process any orders or requests you have and to provide you with relevant and topical information relating to your interests.  For example, changes to our services.  It will enable us to ask for your views on our services and matters relating to your course or session. 

Data protection applies to personal data held about individuals.  It does not always cover ‘business to business’ contacts or information.  However, we will also do our best to secure and protect the contact details of our corporate contacts. 

Who has access to your information? 

Staff of An Turas will have controlled access to your information to enable us to provide you with services and support.  Volunteers of An Turas will not receive access to your personal information without your consent or, very occasionally, in defined circumstances under the direct supervision of full time employed An Turas staff. 

We will not sell or rent your information to third parties.  We will not share your information with third parties for them to market to you.  We may pass your information to our third-party service providers, subcontractors and other associated organisations to provide services on our behalf (for example, your instructor and to send you certificates). However, when we use third parties, we disclose only the personal information that is necessary to deliver the service (name and email address), and we require them to keep your information secure and not to use it for their own direct marketing purposes or retain it for a period beyond our commissioned service provision.

Your choices 

You have a choice about whether and how you wish to receive information from us.  You will be asked to make your preferences clear when we collect your information.  For most users, this will be when they register online.  Your preferences can be updated at any point. You may also choose to tell us which subjects most interest you and this can be used to tailor your online experience and in communications to you. The accuracy of your information is important to us.

You have various legal rights over your information which we will always respect.  Further details are available from the Information Commissioner.  https://www.ico.org.uk

How do we protect your data? 

Security is our top priority and we take several steps to protect your data. We provide a system with high-levels of security, which is designed, maintained and updated by a dedicated team of IT professionals. We use only https forms and data retrieval servers. 

In relation to data recovery, each submission you send to An Turas using the diary and reflective forms are backed up several times during submission. This is by the website, the form building software and our cloud server. This ensures that we never lose any of your entries. We will also support you with a copy of each submission in a print-ready format. We recommend that you keep these stored  for future use.

Use of cookies and automated decision making  

Like most websites, An Turas uses ‘cookies’. Cookies are small pieces of information sent by an organisation to your computer and stored on your hard drive to allow that website to recognise you when you visit. Cookies make it possible for your browser to remember your settings and preferences. Cookies also collect statistical data about your browsing and do not identify you as an individual. This helps us to improve our website and deliver a more personalised service for you.  

We do not use your data for external marketing, or third-party sales generation purposes. It is possible to switch off cookies in your browser preferences. We do not have systems that use your information for automated decision making. 

Links to other websites 

Our website contains links to websites run by other organisations. This privacy statement applies only to our site and we are not responsible for the policies and practices of other sites.

16 or Under 

We particularly wish to protect the privacy of children aged 16 or under. If you are aged 16 or under‚ please get your parent/guardian's permission before you provide us with personal information.

Review of this statement 

We keep this statement under review as part of our overall Data Protection Policy. It was last updated in May 2024 by the director and executive management team.

You have a choice about whether and how you wish to receive information from us. When we collect your information, you will be asked to clarify your preferences.  For most users, this will be when they register online. Your preferences can be updated at any point.

 The accuracy of your information is important to us. Please regularly check and update your information in your account settings.

 We do not use your information for automated profiling. However, you may choose to tell us which subjects most interest you and this can be used to tailor your online experience and in communications with you.

 You have various legal rights over your information which we will always respect.  Further details are available from the Information Commissioner.  https://www.ico.org.uk