Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At Angry Irish (accessible via angry-irish.com), we are deeply committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. We are dedicated to conducting our operations in a manner that ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and lawful handling of personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information and affirms our commitment to your privacy rights.
2. Scope of this Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through your interaction with angry-irish.com, including when you browse our website, create an account, engage with our services, or contact our team. Angry Irish is the data controller with respect to the processing of your personal data as defined by applicable data protection laws. For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at [email protected].
3. Categories of Data Processed
We may collect and process various categories of personal data to deliver and improve our services:
a. Usage Data
Information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, browsing behavior, referral pages, session durations, time zone settings, and language preferences.
b. Account Data
Personal details provided when registering for an account, including your full name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
c. Profile Data
Information related to your interests, purchase history, browsing patterns, review activity, and service preferences.
d. Communication Data
Records of communications between you and Angry Irish, including inquiries, support requests, chat history, and correspondence via email or our online forms.
e. Technical Data
Information about your device and system configurations, including device identifiers, operating system, browser plugins, screen resolution, and internet connection type.
f. Transaction Data
Details about financial transactions and purchases made through angry-irish.com, including billing and shipping address, payment method, order amounts, and transaction history.
g. Preference Data
Information you voluntarily provide regarding marketing communications, consent settings, wishlists, product interests, and newsletter subscriptions.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:
– Consent: where you have expressly consented to the processing of your data, for example by subscribing to our newsletter.
– Contract: where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or take steps prior to entering into a contract, such as completing orders or processing payments.
– Legal Obligation: where we are required to comply with a legal requirement.
– Legitimate Interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your data protection rights—for example, to enhance website security and improve user experience.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights over your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request details of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the way we use your personal data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain uses of your data, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. These include:
– Encryption of data in transit and at rest;
– Access controls and authentication mechanisms;
– Routine system audits and vulnerability assessments;
– Secure backup and disaster recovery solutions;
– Staff training in data protection compliance and security protocols.
While no system is entirely immune to risks, we strive to maintain an environment that meets industry standards for data security.
7. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area or other regions with protective data laws, we implement standard contractual clauses and ensure adequate protective measures are in place to provide a level of security equivalent to that required by local laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Data retention timelines include:
– Account and Profile Data: Stored as long as your account is active and for up to 5 years thereafter;
– Transaction and Communication Data: Retained for at least 6 years for legal and accounting purposes;
– Technical and Usage Data: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months for performance trend analysis.
After applicable retention periods, all personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Cookie Policy
Our website, angry-irish.com, uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as account login and shopping cart capabilities.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability, remembering your preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve our services.
– Performance Cookies: Provide metrics on website performance, including loading times and responsiveness.
10. Cookie Management and Regulatory Compliance
You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Consent Tool, which appears upon your first visit to the website. Where required by GDPR and CCPA, we request your consent prior to placing certain cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data and may exercise this right through the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website, where applicable.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it from our records. Parents or guardians with concerns are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, legal obligations, or technological advancements. Any material changes will be communicated through our website or by direct notification. It is the responsibility of users to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our privacy team at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://angry-irish.com
We are fully committed to upholding your rights and ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and applicable privacy standards. We encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding how your data is used and protected.