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Irish Pagan School Privacy Policy

 

1. Who We Are

The Irish Pagan School (‘IPS’, ‘we’, ‘us’) is an online education platform dedicated to providing authentic, respectful connection to Ireland’s native spiritual heritage. Founded by Lora O’Brien and Jon O’Sullivan in County Waterford, we take learner privacy and security as seriously as the safeguarding of our own cultural traditions.

 

2. Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and (occasionally) country of residence, for enrolment and communication.

  • Learning Data: Course enrolments, lesson completions, quiz results, submitted assignments, community engagement (e.g., discussion comments, feedback).

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device, and referral information, using secure analytics for site improvement.

  • Payment Information: Handled securely by industry standard third-party payment processors; IPS never stores your complete payment card details.

 

3. Purpose of Collection

We collect only what is strictly necessary to:

  • Register you for classes, events, or resources.

  • Deliver learning content and track your progress.

  • Provide certificates of completion.

  • Send essential communications (course updates, event info, learner check-ins).

  • Foster a safe, respectful learning community.

  • Fulfil legal obligations (Ireland and EU, which are stricter than the US).

 

4. Your Privacy Rights

  • Transparency: You will always know what data we collect and why.

  • Access & Correction: Request a copy of your data or corrections at any time by contacting us at the details below.

  • Deletion: You may request account deletion and erasure of personal data (except what is required by law to retain).

  • Consent: You can unsubscribe from non essential communications at any time, through the link at the bottom of every email we send you.

  • Confidentiality: We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

 

5. Data Storage & Security

Your information is securely stored using reputable cloud platforms, with robust encryption and access controls. We review our data processors to ensure they comply with Irish and EU data protection standards (including GDPR).

Only teachers or administrative staff with a ‘need to know’ have access, and all staff are trained in confidentiality and respectful learner engagement.

 

6. Community Confidentiality

IPS maintains a strict code of privacy within courses and community spaces:

  • No member is ever ‘outed’ as Pagan or as an IPS student without their explicit consent.

  • We do not share your enrolment or participation with external parties (family, employers, or others).

  • Any shared personal or spiritual experiences within classes remain confidential to that group.

 

7. Cookies & Analytics

IPS uses cookies where required for essential site functionality and to understand overall engagement. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser at any time.

Advertising, Retargeting, & Facebook Pixel

The Irish Pagan School uses the Meta (Facebook) Pixel and similar technologies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show relevant Irish Pagan School ads to people who have previously engaged with our website or courses.

This tracking technology may collect data such as page views, interactions, cookies, and device identifiers. This information can be shared with Facebook, helping us understand how visitors use our site and allowing Facebook to show you our ads on their platforms.

Meta (Facebook) and other third parties may use cookies or web storage to collect or receive information from our website and use that information to provide measurement services and ad targeting.

You may opt out of this tracking at any time via our cookie settings or by adjusting your advertising preferences at Facebook’s Ad Preferences page.

For more details on Meta’s privacy policy, please visit https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy. For general information on opting out of online behavioral advertising, see http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

Data collected by the Pixel may be transferred outside the EU, including to the USA, and we rely on contractual safeguards as required by EU data protection law.

 

8. Reviews, Comments, and Public Content

The Irish Pagan School values the feedback and experiences shared by our students and community members. Where you provide reviews, testimonials, or comments via our website, social media, or other public spaces (such as course reviews or social channels), you understand that this content may be featured in our public facing materials, such as on our website, social media, newsletters, or marketing channels.

We may use your words, and, where publicly displayed, your name and/or profile image, to help prospective students understand the value and impact of our courses and community. We will always use reviews and comments respectfully and in context. If you would prefer us not to use your feedback or to remain anonymous when sharing your words, please let us know by email and we will honour your request.

Private emails, survey responses, or feedback marked or expected to be confidential will never be published without your explicit consent.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

The Irish Pagan School is intended for learners aged 18+, or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

 

10. Contact & Complaints

If you have concerns about your data privacy or rights, contact us by email [email protected] 

For unresolved matters, you have the right to complain to the Irish Data Protection Commissioner.

 

This Policy is reviewed regularly to ensure your privacy and cultural integrity are always safeguarded as our school and the legal landscape evolve. Last updated 18th August 2025.

 

Takeaway:
Your trust is central to our work. If in doubt, ask. Your privacy, spiritual safety, and respect for your journey are the heart of the Irish Pagan School community.