Privacy policy

FirepitIreland.ie — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/03/2026
Data Controller: FirepitIreland.ie (Wicklow, Ireland)
Contact: regblack999@gmail.com | +353 86 352 0671

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit or purchase from FirepitIreland.ie. We process your data in accordance with the EU/EEA GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act.

1) Personal Data We Collect

• Identity & Contact: name, email, phone, billing/shipping address.
• Order & Payment: items ordered, order value, delivery info. (Payment details are processed by our payment provider; we generally receive only limited payment confirmation data.)
• Technical & Usage: IP address, device/browser info, pages viewed, referring URLs, cookie identifiers.
• Communications: emails, messages, and support interactions.
• Optional: account details (if you create one), preferences.

2) How We Use Your Data (Purposes & Legal Bases)

• To process and deliver orders (contract performance).
• To communicate about your order, returns, or support (contract performance/legitimate interests).
• To prevent fraud and secure our site (legitimate interests).
• To operate and improve the website (legitimate interests).
• To comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, consumer protection).
• Marketing (optional): With your consent, we may send updates/offers. You can withdraw consent at any time.

3) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies to operate the site (essential), remember preferences, and understand usage. Where required, we will present a cookie banner to obtain consent for non‑essential cookies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; blocking some cookies may affect site functionality.

4) Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

• Payment processors (to complete transactions).
• Couriers/fulfilment providers (to deliver orders).
• IT/hosting and analytics providers (to operate the site).
• Professional advisers and authorities (where legally required).
  We require processors to protect your data and use it only under our instructions.

5) International Transfers

Where service providers transfer data outside the EEA/UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) and conduct transfer assessments as required.

6) Data Retention

• Orders and invoices: retained for the period required by tax/accounting law (typically 6 years or as legally required).
• Support communications: retained as needed to manage queries and our records.
• Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
  We will not keep personal data longer than necessary for the purposes above.

7) Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object (including to direct marketing), and data portability. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise rights, contact: regblack999@gmail.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland) at www.dataprotection.ie.

8) Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data (e.g., HTTPS, access controls). No system is 100% secure; please use strong passwords and keep them confidential.

9) Children

Our website is not intended for children under 18 and we do not knowingly collect their data.

10) Third‑Party Links

Our site may contain links to third‑party sites. Their privacy practices are not controlled by us; please review their policies.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12) Contact

For privacy queries or to exercise your rights: regblack999@gmail.com | +353 86 352 0671