Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26/02/2026
Website: https://csheridan.ie
Data Controller: Catherine Sheridan

1. Introduction

Catherine Sheridan is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable Irish law.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights in relation to your personal data.

2. Who We Are

Catherine Sheridan provides drama workshops, educational programmes, and creative learning experiences for primary and secondary school students, schools, and organisations in Ireland.

For data protection law, Catherine Sheridan is the Data Controller of your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: hi@csheridan.ie
Phone: 086 874 7024

3. What Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the website or services, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • School or organisation name
  • Information provided through contact forms
  • Booking or enquiry details
  • Website usage data, for example via cookies or analytics tools

We do not intentionally collect personal data directly from children through the website.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide workshop information
  • Process bookings
  • Communicate about upcoming programmes
  • Issue invoices where applicable
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest.

5. Garda Vetting

Catherine Sheridan holds valid Garda Vetting clearance in accordance with Irish legislation and best practice when working with children and young people.

Garda Vetting documentation is not published online for security reasons, however confirmation of valid clearance can be provided directly to schools and organisations upon request.

6. Sharing Your Information

Personal data will never be sold or rented.

Information may be shared only where necessary with:

  • Professional advisers, for example, accountants
  • IT or hosting providers
  • Booking or payment service providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

All third parties are expected to handle data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any tim
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland

To exercise any of these rights, please contact hi@csheridan.ie

9. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

11. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.