Members Privacy Policy

Cork Craft and Design – Members’ Privacy Policy

Cork Craft and Design respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information as a member. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

As a member, we may collect:

• Name and contact details (email, phone, postal address)
  
• Membership type and status
  
• Payment and subscription details
  
• Event attendance and participation records
  
• Preferences or interests related to our services
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Manage your membership and renewals
  
• Send information about events, workshops, and member benefits
  
• Communicate important updates or changes to services
  
• Support our funding and reporting requirements by providing anonymised or aggregated member data to funders
  
• Work with our PR company to promote events, achievements, and opportunities, which may include member participation or highlights with consent
  
• Improve our member services and engagement
  
  

3. Marketing Communications

We may send members updates on:

• Cork Craft and Design events and activities
  
• Opportunities for makers and members
  
• Special offers or promotions
  
  

You can opt out of these communications at any time by contacting us.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent members’ personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers only as needed to manage memberships or process payments.

5. Data Security and Retention

Your data is stored securely and only kept for as long as necessary to manage your membership or comply with legal requirements.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, members can:

• Access their personal data
  
• Request correction or deletion of data
  
• Withdraw consent for communications
  
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission
  

7. Contact

For questions about this policy or your membership data, contact:
Cork Craft and Design
📧 info@corkcraftanddesign.ie