Last updated: October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Shazmu Limited T/A Sharon Smurfit (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any personal information you provide when you visit www.sharonsmurfit.com (the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 (Ireland).
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Who we are
Website owner: Sharon Smurfit
Website: www.sharonsmurfit.com
Email: info@sharonsmurfit.com
We act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
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Information we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact information — We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details when you make a booking, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us through our website
Marketing and communication preferences — for example, your consent to receive newsletters or event updates.
Technical data — including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and general website activity.
Usage data — details of pages visited, links clicked, and how you interact with our site.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health, race, or religious beliefs).
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How we use your information
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries or contact requests.
Provide information about our services, events, and updates (where you have opted in).
Improve our website’s design, content, and user experience.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We will only process your information where we have a lawful basis, such as consent, contract, legitimate interest, or legal obligation.
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Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
We use cookies to:
Monitor traffic and usage via tools like Google Analytics.
Improve website performance and functionality.
Remember your preferences for future visits.
You can accept or decline cookies when prompted, and you may change your browser settings at any time to disable cookies.
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
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Sharing your information
We will never sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data with trusted third parties who support our operations, such as website hosting providers, analytics services, or email marketing tools.
All third parties are required to respect the security and confidentiality of your personal data.
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Data retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
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Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) — www.dataprotection.ie.
You can exercise your rights by contacting us at info@sharonsmurfit.com.
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Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure.
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure of personal data.
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External links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites, and this policy does not apply once you leave our site.
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Children’s Privacy:
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
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Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown at the top.
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Contact us
If you have any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: info@sharonsmurfit.com
