Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Manning’s Emporium (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from www.manningsemporium.ie.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only as necessary to process orders, communicate with you, and improve our services.
The types of data we may collect include:

  • Personal details (name, address, phone number, email) when you place an order or contact us.
  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store your card details).
  • Order information (items purchased, delivery details, order history).
  • Website usage information (via cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process and deliver your orders.
  • To communicate with you about orders, deliveries, or customer service enquiries.
  • To respond to contact form messages or other requests.
  • To improve our website, products, and services.
  • To comply with legal and tax obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business, such as:

  • Payment processors (for secure payment handling).
  • Delivery providers (e.g., An Post, for order fulfilment).
  • IT or website support providers who help maintain our site and systems.

All third-party partners are required to handle your information securely and in compliance with data protection law.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure the site functions properly and to help us understand how visitors use it.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function correctly if you do so.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Typically:

  • Order records are retained for up to 7 years for tax purposes.
  • Contact form messages are deleted after 12 months, unless further correspondence continues.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie) if you believe your rights have been infringed.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@manningsemporium.ie.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
All transactions are processed through secure, encrypted connections (SSL).

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., delivery tracking, partner producers).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date.
Please check periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Last updated: October 2025

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Manning’s Emporium
Ballylickey, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland
Email: info@manningsemporium.ie
Website: www.manningsemporium.ie