PRIVACY POLICY
Kilconly Bingo
Last updated: 12-03-2026
Kilconly Bingo is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website or participate in our community bingo activities.
1. Who We Are
Kilconly Bingo is operated by:
Kilconly Community Enterprise Company Limited by Guarantee
Company Number: 798530
Registered Charity Number: 20206965
For the purposes of data protection law, we act as the data controller in respect of personal data collected through this website and our bingo activities.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information.
Information You Provide to Us
This may include:
• name
• email address
• contact details
• bingo book, flyer, or raffle purchase details
• communications you send to us (for example enquiries or complaints)
Payment Information
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers (such as Stripe).
We do not store or process credit card or bank details.
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information such as:
• IP address
• browser type and device information
• basic website usage data required for security and system operation
This information is used only to ensure the website functions properly and remains secure.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data only where necessary and for legitimate purposes, including:
• processing bingo book, flyer, and raffle purchases
• administering bingo events and prize payments
• verifying winning entries where required
• publishing limited winner information (such as first name and ticket or card reference) to ensure transparency of bingo results
• responding to enquiries or complaints
• complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• maintaining records for audit, governance, and charity compliance
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:
Contract – to provide the bingo services requested by you.
Legal obligation – where we must maintain records for legal, regulatory, or financial purposes.
Legitimate interests – for the proper operation, security, and integrity of the bingo and website.
Consent – where required, for example where you opt in to optional communications.
5. Who We Share Your Information With
We may share personal data only where necessary, including with:
• payment service providers (to process payments)
• IT and website service providers
• professional advisers such as accountants or auditors
• regulatory authorities or law enforcement where legally required
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
• secure systems and access controls
• limiting access to personal data to authorised persons only
• retaining data only for as long as necessary
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:
• bingo and prize records
• financial, audit, and charity governance records
• legal and regulatory compliance
Retention periods are determined in accordance with Irish law and regulatory guidance.
8. Cookies and Website Usage
Kilconly Bingo uses cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website.
These cookies are used to:
• enable essential website functionality
• support website security
• ensure the website operates correctly
We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or marketing purposes.
Because only strictly necessary cookies are used, a cookie consent banner is not required under current Irish and EU regulations.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, however some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are blocked.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
• access your personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of your data where applicable
• restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
• request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
11. Children’s Privacy
Kilconly Bingo is intended for persons aged 18 years or over only.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.
If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.
The most current version will always be published on this website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@kilconlybingo.com
Organisation:
Kilconly Community Enterprise Company Limited by Guarantee
Company Number: 798530
Registered Charity Number: 20206965
