Privacy Policy & Terms

Last updated: January 2025

PART 1 — PRIVACY POLICY (GDPR)

1. Data Controller

Data Controller: Lorraine Nolan

Website: https://www.lorrainenolan.com

Contact: info@lorrainenolan.com

Lorraine Nolan is responsible for the processing of personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

a) Contact & Enquiry Forms

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Marketing consent choice (if selected)
  • IP address and browser information (for security and audit purposes)

b) Marketing Communications

If you explicitly opt in:

  • Your consent to receive marketing emails
  • Date, time, and wording of consent

Marketing consent is optional and can be withdrawn at any time.

c) Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring pages

This data is used for security, performance, and website administration only.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Communicate regarding services, performances, or events
  • Send marketing emails only where consent is provided
  • Improve website performance and security
  • Meet legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following GDPR legal bases:

  • Consent – for marketing communications
  • Legitimate Interest – to respond to enquiries and operate the Website
  • Legal Obligation – where required by law

5. Email & Third-Party Services

Contact form submissions may be delivered via secure third-party email providers to ensure reliable communication.

All marketing emails:

  • Are sent only with explicit consent
  • Include an unsubscribe option
  • Stop immediately upon withdrawal of consent

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as required by law.

Security measures include:

  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Encrypted communications
  • Restricted access to personal data

7. Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared only:

  • With secure service providers (email delivery, hosting)
  • Where legally required

Data is never shared for advertising or resale.

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

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

Requests can be sent to: info@lorrainenolan.com

9. Cookies

This Website uses essential cookies only, required for basic functionality and security. Third-party cookies may be set by embedded content (such as YouTube videos) for functionality purposes.

No marketing or tracking cookies are used without consent. You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie consent banner on this website.

For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy section below.

PART 2 — TERMS & CONDITIONS

10. Website Use

This Website is provided for informational and promotional purposes related to Lorraine Nolan's work, performances, and services.

You agree not to:

  • Misuse the Website
  • Attempt unauthorised access
  • Interfere with Website functionality

11. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including:

  • Text
  • Images
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Logos and branding

is the intellectual property of Lorraine Nolan, unless otherwise stated.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without prior written permission.

12. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure information on the Website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee completeness or accuracy and reserve the right to update content at any time.

13. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of this Website
  • Use of the Website is at your own risk

15. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if these Terms are breached.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ireland.

Any disputes arising in connection with this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Ireland.

17. Contact

For any questions regarding these policies, please contact:

info@lorrainenolan.com