Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Gardeningwell.ie is a family-run wildlife-gardening project based in County Meath. We share practical ideas, stories, and educational resources about biodiversity and community gardening.

2. What personal data we collect

• Name and email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or purchase a digital product.
• Order details — items purchased, amount paid, and date (payments handled by PayPal/Stripe; we never see your card details).
• Technical data — anonymous analytics (pages visited, device type, region) via Google Analytics 4.

We do not collect sensitive personal data and we do not sell or share your information with third parties.

3. How and why we use your data

We use your data to:

• Send occasional newsletters or updates you’ve requested.
• Process and deliver orders for products or downloads.
• Improve the site’s content and user experience through aggregated analytics.

Our lawful basis for processing is consent (for newsletters) and contract (for orders).

4. How we store and protect your data

Data is stored securely on servers operated by our web-host and within the AcyMailing and HikaShop systems integrated with Joomla 4. Access is limited to the site owner only. We use SSL encryption and take regular backups.

5. Newsletter sign-ups

When you subscribe, we record your consent and send a confirmation email (double opt-in). Each email includes an Unsubscribe link that works instantly. You can also email us to remove your details at any time.

6. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies to remember preferences and collect anonymous usage data via Google Analytics 4. You can accept/reject cookies via our banner or in your browser settings.

7. Payments

All payments are handled by PayPal and/or Stripe (PCI-DSS and GDPR compliant). We do not store or process your card details.

8. Your rights

Under the EU GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland). Requests: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

9. Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have received such data, please contact us for deletion.

10. Updates to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.

11. Contact

Ciaran De Buitlear
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: +353 87 233 3427