Effective Date: 11-09-2025
Drogheda Photographic Society (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. 🧾 What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact details: Name, email address, phone number (e.g. via membership forms or event registrations)
- Photographic content: Images taken at society events or submitted for exhibitions and competitions
- Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
2. 🎯 Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data to:
- Manage membership and communicate with members
- Organize and promote events, exhibitions, and competitions
- Share photographic work on our website, social media, or printed materials (with consent)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
3. 📷 Photography and Image Rights
As a photographic society, we regularly capture and share images from our events. We respect the rights and preferences of individuals regarding their likeness.
- Consent: We will seek your consent before publishing identifiable photos of you online or in print.
- Withdrawal: You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
- Copyright: Photographers retain copyright of their work unless otherwise agreed.
4. 🍪 Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to:
- Track visitor behavior and improve site performance
- Remember user preferences
You can manage cookie settings through your browser. We may also use third-party analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand website usage.
5. 🔐 How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized committee members only.
6. 🤝 Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (e.g. email platforms, website hosts) who help us operate our services. These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
7. 📬 Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing or withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@droghedaphotographicsociety.com
8. 🔄 Updates to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
📮 Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or your data, please reach out to:
Drogheda Photographic Society Email: info@droghedaphotographicsociety.com Website: https://droghedaphotographicsociety.com/
