Privacy Policy

The information contained on the Kulula website (https://kulula.ie) is provided for general informational purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure that the information published is accurate and up to date, Kulula makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information contained within it.

Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Kulula will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss, loss of data, or loss of profit.

Links to other websites are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Kulula does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any linked websites.

All content, images, graphics, and materials on this website are the intellectual property of Kulula unless otherwise stated. Reproduction or redistribution of any material without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

Who We Are
This website is operated by Kulula, located in Ireland. Our website address is https://kulula.ie. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
Contact Details
If you have questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: trudy@kulula.ie
 

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.

An anonymized version of your email (a “hash”) may be shared with the Gravatar service. View their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly.

Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors may extract this information.

Contact Forms

Data submitted through our contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiries or provide requested services. We will not use your data for marketing without your consent.

Cookies

Cookies help improve your browsing experience. You may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.

• Comment cookies last 1 year

• Login cookies last 2 days

• “Remember Me” extends login for 2 weeks

• Screen option cookies last 1 year

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded media (videos, images, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data or use tracking cookies.

Analytics

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand user behaviour and improve site performance. Data is anonymized and not used for identification.

3. What to Include in the Privacy Policy

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security. Otherwise, we do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except where legally required.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: stored indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments.

• Registered Users: personal data stored in user profiles until deleted by the user or administrator.

All users can view, edit, or delete their own data (except usernames). Site administrators may access user data for maintenance and compliance purposes.

Your Rights Under Irish Data Protection Law

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Object to data processing or request restriction.

• Request data portability.

Requests can be sent to info@kulula.ie. We will respond within one month as required under GDPR.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services or security filters.

How We Protect Your Data

We use secure hosting, SSL encryption, and restricted data access to protect your information. Only authorized staff have access to personal data.

Data Breach Procedures

If a data breach occurs, we will act immediately to contain it, notify affected users, and inform the Data Protection Commission (DPC) where required.

Third-Party Data

We do not receive personal data from third parties unless necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making systems that significantly affect users’ rights or privacy.

Compliance

Kulula operates in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.