Who we are
Our website address is: https://orthodoxireland.ie.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area. It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. Organizations must ensure that personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and for a specific purpose.
Key points of GDPR compliance include:
- Lawful Basis for Processing Data: Organizations must have a valid reason for collecting and processing personal data, which may include contractual obligation, legal requirements, consent, or legitimate interest.
- Consent: If relying on consent as the lawful basis, it must be freely given, specific, informed, and an unambiguous indication of the individual’s wishes. Individuals must also be able to withdraw their consent easily.
- Data Minimization: Only collect the data necessary for the intended purpose and avoid excessive data collection.
- Transparency: Individuals have the right to know how their data is being used, who it is shared with, and the steps taken to ensure its security.
- Rights of Individuals:
- Right to Access: Individuals can request access to their personal data.
- Right to Rectification: They can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten,” individuals can request their data be deleted under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: They can limit the use of their data.
- Right to Data Portability: Individuals can request their data in a commonly used format.
- Right to Object: They can object to the processing of their data under specific conditions.
- Data Security: Organizations must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data.
- Data Breach Notification: In case of a data breach, organizations must notify the relevant authorities within 72 hours if the breach poses a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms. Affected individuals must also be informed.
- Accountability: Organizations must be able to demonstrate compliance with GDPR principles, maintain documentation, conduct impact assessments when necessary, and appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) when required.
Non-compliance with GDPR can result in significant penalties, including fines of up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher. Organizations should regularly review their data protection policies and practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
At OrthodoxIreland.ie, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As part of our dedication to safeguarding your personal data, we process all information lawfully, transparently, and for clearly defined purposes. Any data you share with us is handled securely and will never be transferred outside the EU or EEA without appropriate safeguards in place. For more details about how we protect your data and your rights under GDPR, please visit our Privacy Policy page.