Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, including when you book tours online, and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

2. Data Controller

The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre is the Data Controller for the purposes of data protection law.

Contact details:

Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre

Aughrim, Co. Galway, Ireland

Email: battleofaughrim@galwaycoco.ie

Telephone: 090 96 73939 or 087 6844253

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data through our website:

a.Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address
  • Booking details
  • Enquiry or message content

b.Technical and Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring URLs

4. Booking Tours Online

When you book a tour through our website, including group or school tours, we collect personal data necessary to manage and fulfil the booking.

This may include:

  • Name of the person making the booking
  • Contact details such as email and telephone number
  • Organisation or school name
  • Number of participants
  • Preferred date and time

Any accessibility or special requirements information provided

The legal basis for processing this data is the performance of a contract and our legitimate interests in administering bookings and providing visitor services.

Booking information is retained only for as long as necessary to manage the booking and comply with any relevant legal or financial obligations.

Payment processing, where applicable, is handled by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our systems.

5. Children and Schools

The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre welcomes visits from schools and young people.

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children through our website without the involvement and consent of a parent, guardian, teacher, or school representative.

For school bookings, we typically collect limited personal data about:

  • Teachers or school staff arranging the visit
  • School or organisation contact details
  • Group size and visit requirements

We do not request personal data relating to individual students, except where necessary for safety, accessibility, or legal compliance, and only where appropriate consent has been obtained by the school.

If you believe that personal data relating to a child has been provided to us without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will take steps to address the issue promptly.

6. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:

PurposeLegal Basis
Responding to enquiries and communicationsLegitimate interests or consent
Managing tour and event bookingsPerformance of a contract
Communicating booking confirmations and updatesPerformance of a contract
Operating and improving the websiteLegitimate interests
Compliance with legal obligationsLegal obligation

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

These may include essential cookies and analytical cookies. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Additional information may be available in a separate Cookie Policy.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers such as website hosting providers, booking system providers, and IT support services solely for the purpose of operating the website and delivering services. All such providers are required to protect personal data in accordance with GDPR.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EEA

Personal data is not routinely transferred outside the European Economic Area. Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards will be in place.

10. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to meet legal, financial, or operational requirements.

11. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to safeguard personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

12. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request rectification
  • Request erasure in certain circumstances
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made using the contact us page.

13. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission.

  • Data Protection Commission
  • 21 Fitzwilliam Square South
  • Dublin 2
  • D02 RD28
  • Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie

14. Changes to This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website.

Last updated: 14th April 2026