Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Wicklow Calf Company is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact: Elizabeth Scallan
Email: wicklowjail@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

  • Email address.
  • Phone number.
  • Order details.
  • Livestock enquiry information.
  • IP address.
  • Device / browser information.
  • Marketing preferences.

3. How We Collect Data

  • Contact forms.
  • Online orders.
  • Newsletter sign-ups.
  • Account creation.
  • Cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Direct communication.

4. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data to:

  • Fulfil orders.
  • Respond to enquiries.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Send marketing communications (with consent).
  • Improve website performance.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on:

  • Contractual necessity (orders).
  • Legitimate interest (business operation).
  • Consent (email marketing).
  • Legal compliance (tax & regulatory obligations).

6. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared with:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe).
  • Delivery providers.
  • IT and hosting providers.
  • Marketing platforms (Google, Meta).
  • Accountants or legal advisors.

We do not sell personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for:

  • Order fulfilment.
  • Tax and accounting obligations.
  • Legal compliance.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you may:

  • Access your data.
  • Request correction.
  • Request deletion.
  • Restrict processing.
  • Object to marketing.
  • Withdraw consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data.

10. International Transfers

Some service providers (e.g. Meta, Google) may process data outside the EU. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality, including shopping cart and checkout.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand website traffic (e.g. Google Analytics).

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness (e.g. Meta Pixel, Google Ads).

Managing Cookies

You may accept or decline cookies through our cookie consent banner.

You can also adjust browser settings to refuse cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website.