Who we are
This is the official website of ESHEILD (https://www.esheild.ie), a project working to support students and higher education institutions across Ireland in reducing the harms associated with drug use. This privacy policy outlines how we handle your data when you visit our site.
Contact Form
If you use the contact form on our site, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content). We process this data under the lawful basis of legitimate interest, in order to respond to your inquiry. We do not use this information for marketing purposes, and we do not share it with third parties unless legally required to do so.
We retain this information only as long as necessary to respond to your request or as required by law.
Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to ensure it functions properly. These cookies do not store personal information and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
If you use our contact form, some cookies may help remember basic preferences (like your name or email) for future convenience, depending on your browser settings.
We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve content and usability. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device and collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour. This data is anonymized and does not include personally identifying information. You can read Google’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
You will be given the option to manage your cookie preferences through a GDPR-compliant cookie banner when you first visit our site. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Embedded content from other websites
Our website may include embedded content, such as videos, images, or documents, from third-party websites (e.g. YouTube, Google Maps, or others). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you were visiting the original website directly.
These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that external service.
We do not control the data collected by these services. Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party platforms for more information about how they handle your data.
Who we share your data with
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except where it is necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.
The only third-party service we use that may process data is Google Analytics, which collects anonymised information about how visitors use our website. You can read more about how Google handles this data in their privacy policy.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information for marketing or commercial purposes.
How long we retain your data
If you contact us through the website, we retain the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) only for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain basic administrative records. We do not use this data for marketing purposes.
Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained in accordance with Google’s own data retention policies. This data is anonymized and used only to understand website usage trends over time.
We do not create user accounts or store any user-generated content on this site.
What rights you have over your data
If you have contacted us through this website, you can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you. You can also ask us to correct or delete that data, unless we are required to retain it for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
To make a data request, please contact us at info@esheild.ie.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to how your data is used
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Where your data is sent
We do not share your personal data with third parties, except where required to operate our website or comply with legal obligations.
If you use our contact form, your message may be processed through our hosting provider, Hosting Ireland, which uses cPanel infrastructure to manage email and website functionality. Website usage data is also sent to Google Analytics, which processes anonymized visitor information to help us understand traffic and improve our site.
Where any data is processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected in accordance with GDPR through appropriate safeguards.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
info@esheild.ie
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.