Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02/04/2025

At Coghlan’s Bakery, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and responsible way. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Coghlan’s Artisan Bakery, an Irish business based in Naas, Co. Kildare. If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: enquiries@coghlansbakery.ie
Phone: +353 45 408 127

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following information when you use our website:

Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, company name, and any message you submit.
Analytics Data: Non-identifiable information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general device or location data (via Google Analytics or similar tools).
Cookies: Small files stored on your device to help us understand user behaviour and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form.
Analyse website traffic to improve site performance and content.
Ensure website functionality and security.

We do not use your data for direct marketing without your consent, and we do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Consent: When you fill out a contact form or agree to cookie use.
Legitimate Interest: For site analytics and performance monitoring.
Legal Obligation: To comply with any regulatory requirements.

5. Sharing of Data

We may share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our website:

Wix.com Ltd. – Our website hosting provider.
Google LLC – For analytics services.

These providers are committed to data security and GDPR compliance.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely on Wix servers, which are protected with industry-standard security measures. We limit access to your data and retain it only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiries or comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Ireland, the Data Protection Commission)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert contact email].

8. Cookies and Tracking

This site uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 02/04/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Coghlan’s Bakery uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, improve user experience, and gather analytical data.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a set period
First-party cookies – set by this website
Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g. Google)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences or enabling secure navigation.

Analytics Cookies

We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our site (e.g. page views, time on site, device type). This helps us improve performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences (e.g. language, location) to enhance your experience on our site.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

Wix.com Ltd. – website hosting and performance tracking
Google Analytics – anonymised website usage tracking

These services may use cookies to collect data under their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies:

A cookie banner will appear on your first visit asking for your consent.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time in your browser settings.

To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Questions?
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
enquiries@coghlansbakery.ie