Privacy Policy
Last updated: [May 2025]
This privacy policy sets out how Éalú Aran (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses and protects any information that you provide when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
At Éalú Aran, we value your privacy. We collect only the information needed to process bookings and provide you with a personalized retreat experience. Your data is kept secure and never shared with third parties, except when necessary to deliver our services (like payment processing). By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies and data as outlined. For any questions, feel free to contact us at info@ealuaran.com.
Éalú Aran is committed to protect the privacy of individuals who visit the website and who make use of the on-line facilities.
Data Controller
The data controller for this website is Élaú Aran, located in Baile an Fhormna, Inis Oírr, Aran Islands, Co. Galway.
Information Collection & Use
When you visit our website, basic data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and visit times may be automatically logged. This information is used solely for website traffic analysis and cannot be used to identify you personally.
If you choose to contact us via email through the site, any personal information you provide will only be used to respond to your inquiry.
We collect personal details during the booking process to manage your reservation and to contact you regarding our services, if relevant.
What We Do With the Information We Gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, particularly for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping
- Improving our products and services
- Periodically sending promotional emails about new products, special offers, or other information we think you may find interesting, using the email address you have provided
- From time to time, contacting you for market research purposes via email, phone, or mail
- Customising the website according to your interests
Your Data Rights
You have the right to access any personal data we hold about you. To make a request, please contact the data controller in writing.
While we do our best to keep your information accurate and up to date, we ask that you let us know if any of your personal details change.
If you believe any information we hold is incorrect, you can request that it be corrected. You also have the right to ask for your data to be blocked or deleted if it has been processed unlawfully.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We will keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your data as needed to meet legal obligations (such as complying with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements.
Usage data will be retained for internal analysis purposes, typically for a shorter period. However, if this data is needed to improve security, enhance the functionality of our services, or if we are required by law to retain it for a longer period, it may be stored for a longer time
Transaction Security
All payments on our website are processed securely through Stripe (www.stripe.com). Stripe uses industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your personal and payment information during transmission.
When making a payment, you’ll notice a padlock icon in your browser and a URL beginning with “https://”, indicating a secure connection. SSL ensures that any data sent between your device and our server is encrypted and protected from unauthorized access.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy occasionally. When we make changes, we’ll post the updated policy on this page.
We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed of any updates. Changes take effect as soon as they are posted.
Third-Party Processors
We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who process data on our behalf. These third parties are contractually obligated to ensure that your data is processed securely and in compliance with GDPR. If data is transferred outside of the European EconomicArea (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you have indicated that you wish this to happen.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access
- Right to Rectification
- Right to Erasure
- Right to Restrict Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Object
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
Disclaimer
Éalú Aran is not responsible for the privacy policies of external websites linked to or recommended on our site. Any personal information you choose to share on these third-party sites is at your own risk.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that we do not operate. By clicking on these links, you’ll be directed to their site. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
We have no control over, and are not responsible for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Contact Us
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to
or email us as soon as possible at info@ealuaran.com. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights under GDPR, please contact us at info@ealuaran.com.
