Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/12/2025

We Spark is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under GDPR. By using our website or submitting information through it, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

We Spark is a creative retreat service based in Dublin, Ireland. We offer creative retreats and experiences throughout Ireland.
Contact us at: wesparkretreats@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website or booking a retreat. We may also collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and general usage statistics through cookies (see Cookie section below if you want one added).

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any details submitted through our event booking calendar or inquiry forms
  • Special requirements or notes you choose to share when applying for a retreat

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Process retreat or event bookings
  • Communicate important updates about your booking
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send optional updates or announcements (only if you opt in)

We do not use your data for any automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data using the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you submit a form, subscribe to updates, or book a retreat
  • Legitimate Interest – to respond to your communication, improve services, and manage event operations
  • Contract – when processing information necessary for delivering a retreat you have booked

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your data may be shared with:

  • Our secure event booking calendar or form provider (used only to manage bookings and scheduling)
  • Email service providers to send booking confirmations or responses
  • Trusted IT or website service providers who support our systems and are GDPR-compliant

6. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Your data is retained only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, data is securely deleted.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact:
wesparkretreats@gmail.com