Privacy Policy — Féirla

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Féirla (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, purchase products, or interact with us.

Data Controller

Féirla is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Business name: Féirla
Address: Main Street
Tullyallen Village
Co. Louth
A92 T97X
Email: info@feirla.com

If you have any questions about this policy or your rights, please contact us using the details above.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing and delivery address
  • Account login details (if applicable)
  • Order history
  • Communications with us
  • Any information submitted via forms
Payment Information

Payments are processed by secure third-party providers. We do not store full payment card details.

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited and usage data
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookie identifiers
Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from:

  • Payment processors
  • Delivery and logistics companies
  • Marketing platforms (if you interact with our ads)
  • Analytics providers

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your personal data.

We rely on the following:

Contractual necessity

To process orders, payments, and deliveries.

Legal obligation

To comply with tax, accounting, and consumer protection laws.

Legitimate interests

To operate and improve our business, prevent fraud, and maintain website security

Consent

For marketing communications and certain cookies.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfil orders
  • Deliver products and updates
  • Provide customer support
  • Manage your account
  • Improve our website and services
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Send marketing communications (if opted in)
  • Comply with legal obligations

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or opt in at checkout, we may send you emails about products, offers, and brand news.

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
  • Contacting us directly

We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
  • Ensure website functionality
  • Analyse traffic and performance
  • Remember preferences
  • Provide marketing where consent is given

Non-essential cookies are used only with your consent in accordance with the ePrivacy Regulations.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or cookie banner.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We share data only when necessary and with trusted providers, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Delivery and courier services
  • Website hosting providers
  • IT and security services
  • Marketing and analytics platforms
  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, legal)
  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to safeguard your data and process it only on our instructions.

We do not sell personal data.

International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Equivalent protective measures

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including:

  • Order and transaction records for tax and accounting (typically up to 6 years in Ireland)
  • Customer service records
  • Marketing data until consent is withdrawn

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access — obtain a copy of your data
  • Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 (0)57 868 4800

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure servers and encryption
  • Access controls
  • Regular security reviews
  • Trusted payment systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Féirla
Address:
 Main Street
Tullyallen Village
Co. Louth
A92 T97X
Email: info@feirla.com