Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the bookstore handles personal data when you visit our site, browse our book inventory, learn about reading events and author signings, or otherwise interact with our online platform.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, the ePrivacy rules applicable in Ireland, and other relevant data protection laws.

Who We Are

The bookstore is the controller responsible for personal data processed through our site and in connection with our book-related activities, including the promotion of fiction, non-fiction, children's books, local interest titles, reading events and author signings.

Personal Data We May Collect

Depending on how you use our site and services, we may process the following categories of personal data:

• Information you provide when requesting information, registering interest in a reading event or author signing, or making another enquiry.
• Details needed to administer event attendance, such as your name, attendance preferences and relevant booking information.
• Information contained in correspondence or other communications you choose to provide.
• Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, approximate location derived from your IP address, pages viewed and access times.
• Cookie and similar technology information, where permitted by law and according to your choices.

How We Use Personal Data

We may use personal data to:

• Display and maintain information about available books and local interest titles.
• Promote, organise and administer reading events and author signings.
• Respond to enquiries and provide information you request.
• Operate, secure, troubleshoot and improve our site and online platform.
• Understand site usage and measure the effectiveness of our content and event promotions.
• Comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and prevent misuse or fraud.

Our Legal Bases

Where GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases: your consent, performance of a contract or steps requested before entering into a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, and our legitimate interests in operating the bookstore, managing events, securing our site and improving our services. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time; withdrawal does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our site may use necessary cookies to provide core functionality, maintain security and remember essential settings. With your consent where required, we may also use optional analytics or similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage optional cookies through the cookie controls provided on our site or through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

When We Share Personal Data

We may share personal data only where necessary and lawful with service providers that host, maintain, secure or support our site; providers assisting with event administration; professional advisers; public authorities or law enforcement where required; and parties involved in a lawful business reorganisation. Service providers are required to process data only on our instructions and to protect it appropriately.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside Ireland or the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we use a lawful transfer mechanism and appropriate safeguards recognised under applicable data protection law, such as an adequacy decision or approved contractual protections.

How Long We Keep Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including administering events, responding to enquiries, maintaining business records, resolving disputes and meeting legal, accounting or regulatory requirements. Retention periods vary according to the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable legal conditions and exemptions, you may have the right to access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, request erasure, restrict processing, object to processing based on legitimate interests, receive portable data, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise a right, please send a written request to the postal address stated above. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland or another competent supervisory authority.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children in circumstances where parental or guardian authorisation is required. If you believe a child has provided personal data unlawfully, please contact us by post so that we can assess and address the matter.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure. No online service can be guaranteed completely secure, and you should take appropriate care when using the internet.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our activities, technology or legal obligations. The updated version will be published on our site with its revised content, and we encourage you to review it periodically.