Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22nd June 2026
Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, make a booking, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.
Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool is operated by volunteers on behalf of the Ballinakill Community Development Association which is a registered charity. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Who We Are
Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool is a community-operated outdoor swimming facility located in Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: ballinakilldevcom@gmail.com
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address (where required)
- Booking information
- Volunteer applications or enquiries
- Correspondence submitted through contact forms
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the website
- Referral sources
This information is generally collected through cookies and website analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process bookings and enquiries
- Communicate with visitors, volunteers and supporters
- Manage events and activities
- Improve our website and services
- Send updates where you have requested them
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis for doing so under applicable data protection legislation.
Marketing Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may use your email address to send information about:
- Pool opening dates and times
- Events and activities
- Community initiatives
- Fundraising campaigns
- Volunteer opportunities
You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and monitor website performance.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, booking systems or communications. These providers are required to protect your information and only use it for the purposes for which it was provided.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Request transfer of your information where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool
Email: ballinakilldevcom@gmail.com
County Laois, Ireland