Privacy Policy

This policy explains how your personal data or information will be handled by WALK. It outlines how and why your personal data will be collected and processed by WALK and/or on our behalf by third-party service providers.

WALK is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure online experience. This Privacy Policy applies to WALK’s website (www.walk.ie) and outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described below.

What are your rights?

Under data protection legislation you have the following rights: 

  • The right to be informed 
  • The right to access information 
  • The right to rectification 
  • The right to erasure 
  • The right to data portability 
  • The right to object to the processing of personal data 
  • The right of restriction 
  • Rights in relation to automated decision making, including profiling 

For further information on your rights, see www.dataprotection.ie. 

Collection of Personal Information

WALK may collect personally identifiable information such as your name and email address when you voluntarily provide it. Additionally, technical information about your device and browsing activity—such as IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses—is automatically collected. This data is used to operate and improve the website, ensure service quality, and generate general usage statistics. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites linked from WALK’s site, as we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. 

Why do we collect information? 

We use the personal data you provide to us for the following purposes: 

  • to process your donation
  • to register your interest in and communicate with you about: 
    • our services 
    • our fundraising events and campaigns 
    • our training courses/ workshops and our publications 
    • our volunteer opportunities and events  
  • to process your job or volunteer placement applications 
  • to respond to your queries and information requests 
  • to respond to any feedback, you provide or a complaint you make
  • to conduct research and analysis to monitor the performance of our campaigns, appeals, events and products. 

Use of Personal Information

WALK uses the information collected to operate and maintain its website and to deliver services requested by users. We may analyse website usage to better understand visitor interests and improve content relevance.

WALK does not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be disclosed without notice only if required by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or respond to legal processes.
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of WALK.
  • Act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users or the public.

How do we communicate with our site visitors?

We may contact you to respond to a query, provide information, acknowledge or respond to a form submission, notify you about an event, prize etc, or as otherwise necessary to operate our organisation and adhere to this policy. For these purposes we may contact you via email, phone call, text message or postal mail.

How long do we retain your data?

We hold personal data for a range of time periods, these are guided by our statutory requirements for certain data (e.g. financial records, employment records or health and safety records), our contractual obligations and our business and risk management requirements. 

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser that help personalise your web experience. WALK uses cookies to enhance functionality and track return visits. Cookies do not run programs or deliver viruses and are uniquely assigned to each user. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but settings can be modified to decline them if preferred. 

Security of Personal Information

WALK takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. Data is stored on secure servers in a controlled environment. 

Updating or Removing Your Information

If you wish to update or remove your personal information, please contact us at info@walk.ie or call +353 1 4650388. We will process your request promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

WALK may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal lequirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or believe that WALK has not adhered to it, please contact us at info@walk.ie or +353 1 4650388. We will make every effort to address and resolve your concerns.