Privacy Policy
This is the privacy policy of the NECRET Golf Fundraiser campaign being run by the North East Cancer Research and Education Trust (NECRET).
In this document, “we”, “our”, or “us” refer to NECRET, and “the site” refers to https://necretfundraisers.ie.
Contact Details for Data Protection Officer
Email: hello@necretfundraisers.ie
Your Information – What We Collect, Why, and How We Use It
When you purchase a ticket or make a donation on the site, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and postal address.
We store this information so that we can:
- Identify you if you win a prize in the Draw.
- Contact you regarding your entry, receipt, or prize.
We process this information on the basis that there is a contract between us, or that you have requested we use your information in preparation for such a contract.
We do not store or collect your payment card details.
That information is provided directly to our third-party payment processor, Stripe, whose use of your personal information is governed by their own Privacy Policy. Stripe adheres to the PCI-DSS security standards, ensuring the secure handling of payment information.
You can read Stripe’s Privacy Policy here: https://stripe.com/ie/privacy
How Long We Store Your Information
We store your personal information until the prize winners have been identified and informed of their win.
All personal data will be securely deleted within three months of the Draw Date (19 December 2025), unless required for legal or auditing purposes.
Legal Basis for Using Your Information
We process all personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
When you buy a ticket on this website, you are automatically entered into the Draw.
We must retain your information to fulfil our contractual obligation — i.e., to identify you as a participant and contact you if you win.
Your Rights
You have rights over your personal data, including:
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to be forgotten (erasure)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object
- Right to data portability
- Right to refuse automated decision-making or profiling
You also have the right to seek compensation through the courts if your data privacy rights have been infringed.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the Data Protection Commission:
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Address: Data Protection Commission, Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois.
Telephone: +353 (0)57 8684800 / +353 (0)761 104 800 / LoCall 1890 252 231
Changes to Your Personal Information or Preferences
From time to time, we may contact you to confirm that your information remains accurate and up to date.
You can update, correct, or request deletion of your information at any time by emailing hello@necretfundraisers.ie.
Cookies
Our website uses third-party cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help our site function efficiently.
We use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Marketing and social media integrations
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via our Cookie Policy page.
Keeping Your Information Safe
We take data protection seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.
Your data is stored securely on servers located in Ireland, maintained and updated by our hosting provider, Hosting Ireland, using encrypted, secure transmission protocols.
Sharing Your Data
We only share your data with:
- Our payment provider (Stripe) for secure transaction processing.
This data is encrypted and transmitted securely.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing or commercial purposes.
Cookie Consent Declaration
This website uses cookies to personalise content, provide social media features, and analyse traffic.
We share limited usage data with trusted analytics and advertising partners (such as Google and Meta), who may combine it with information you’ve provided elsewhere.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time from the Cookie Declaration on our site.
Your consent applies to the following domain: necretfundraisers.ie
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy was last updated on [Insert Date of Publication].
Any future updates will be posted on this page.