Intersex Ireland
Last updated: December 2025
Intersex Ireland is committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your rights in relation to your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you interact with our website or contact us.
Who We Are
Intersex Ireland is a volunteer-led, intersex-led organisation advocating for the human rights, bodily autonomy, health, and wellbeing of intersex people across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: intersex.ie@gmail.com
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum personal data necessary. This may include:
- Your name (if provided)
- Email address
- Any information you choose to share with us via contact forms, email, or social media
- Basic technical information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics, if enabled)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to share it with us (for example, when seeking support or sharing lived experience).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for the purposes for which it was provided, including:
- Responding to enquiries or requests for information
- Providing support, signposting, or follow-up where requested
- Communicating about our work, events, or advocacy (only if you opt in)
- Improving our website and communications
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have actively chosen to contact us or opt in to communications
- Legitimate interest – where processing is necessary for our advocacy, support, or organisational functioning
- Legal obligation – if required by law (rare and limited)
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve accessibility and content.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Limiting access to personal information
- Using secure email and password protection
- Storing data only for as long as necessary
As a small, volunteer-run organisation, we regularly review what data we hold and delete information that is no longer required.
Sharing Your Data
We will only share your data:
- With your explicit consent, or
- Where required by law
We will never share personal information with funders, partners, or third parties without your permission.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at intersex.ie@gmail.com.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g. social media or partner organisations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Intersex Ireland
📧 intersex.ie@gmail.com