Irish Whispers
Last updated: 6 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Irish Whispers Art Studio Ltd., trading as Irish Whispers ("we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website or make a purchase from our online store.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Irish Whispers Art Studio Ltd.
Trading name: Irish Whispers
Brideswell, Co. Westmeath
N91 E6T0
Ireland
Email: irishwhispers.ie@gmail.com
When you use our website or place an order, we may collect the following personal data:
full name
billing and shipping address
email address
phone number (if provided)
order and transaction details
IP address and basic device information (via cookies)
We do not store full payment card details. All payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers.
We collect personal data when you:
place an order through our online store
contact us by email
voluntarily provide information during checkout
browse our website (through essential cookies)
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
to process and deliver your orders
to communicate with you regarding your purchase
to handle returns, refunds, and complaints
to comply with legal and accounting obligations
to ensure the proper functioning and security of our website
We do not use your data for newsletters or automated marketing communications.
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:
performance of a contract (order fulfilment)
legal obligations (tax and accounting requirements)
legitimate interests (customer service, fraud prevention, website security)
We only share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
payment processors (e.g. card providers, PayPal)
delivery and courier services
website hosting and e-commerce platform providers
These third parties process data solely for the purposes required to provide their services.
We never sell or rent your personal data.
When selling to customers outside the European Union, including the United States, personal data may be transferred outside the EU.
In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR requirements, including contractual data protection clauses where applicable.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
fulfil orders and provide customer support
meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:
access your personal data
request correction of inaccurate data
request deletion of your data (where legally possible)
request restriction of processing
object to processing based on legitimate interests
lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at irishwhispers.ie@gmail.com.
If you are a resident of the United States, you have the right to:
request access to personal information we hold about you
request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
opt out of certain data uses where applicable
Requests can be submitted by email.
Our website uses essential cookies required for proper operation and security.
We do not use cookies for newsletter tracking or behavioural advertising.
Additional cookie information may be provided separately if required.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The version published on our website at the time of your visit applies.
This Privacy Policy is governed by Irish law and applicable European Union data protection regulations.
