eltic Diaspora is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you use our website.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are
Celtic Diaspora is a UK-based company that celebrates and connects people of Celtic heritage around the world.

Data Controller: Celtic Diaspora
Contact Email: [Insert Email Address]Registered Address: [Insert Address]

2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact information: such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.

Usage data: including information about how you use our site (e.g. pages viewed, links clicked, time spent).

Technical data: such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs, collected via cookies.

Content you provide: if you post comments, stories, or messages via our site.

3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

Provide and manage access to our website and services.

Respond to your enquiries or communications.

Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in).

Improve our website, content, and user experience.

Comply with legal obligations.

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

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you have given us permission (e.g. subscribing to our newsletter).

Legitimate interest – to improve our services or respond to your communications.

Legal obligation – to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely on servers within the UK or EEA. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.

Correct inaccuracies in your data.

Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

Object to or restrict processing of your data.

Withdraw your consent at any time.

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please read their policies before submitting personal data.