Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the Irish Central Border Area Network Ltd. (ICBAN) collects, uses, stores and protects personal information provided through this website and through related communications with us.

ICBAN is committed to protecting your privacy and to handling personal information in a fair, transparent and lawful manner. If you do not agree with this policy, you may choose not to use this website or submit personal information to us through it.

Policy key definitions

“ICBAN”, “we”, “our” or “us” refers to the Irish Central Border Area Network Ltd.
“You” or “the user” refers to any person using this website or providing personal information to us through it.
“GDPR” means the General Data Protection Regulation, including the UK GDPR where applicable.
“PECR” means the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
“ICO” means the Information Commissioner’s Office.
“DPC” means the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.
“Cookies” means small files or similar technologies stored on, or accessing information from, a user’s computer, phone or other device.

Key principles of GDPR

This Privacy Policy reflects the following key principles: lawfulness, fairness and transparency; purpose limitation; data minimisation; accuracy; storage limitation; integrity and confidentiality; and accountability.

Your individual rights

Under data protection law, your rights may include the following:

the right to be informed;
the right of access;
the right to rectification;
the right to erasure;
the right to restrict processing;
the right to data portability;
the right to object; and
the right not to be subject to automated decision-making including profiling.

You also have the right to raise a concern with the relevant data protection supervisory authority. This may include the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK and/or the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland, depending on the nature of the processing and your location.

We handle data protection requests in accordance with applicable data protection law.

Internet cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies, including analytics or performance tools, to support the operation of the website, improve user experience and help us understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Some cookies may be strictly necessary for the website to function properly. Analytics, performance and other non-essential cookies should only be used where visitors have been given clear information and, where required, have provided appropriate consent through the website’s cookie banner or settings.

Where non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used, visitors should be able to accept, reject or manage their choices. Consent should not be assumed from continued browsing, and visitors should be able to change or withdraw their cookie preferences at any time through the website’s cookie settings, where available.

What personal information we may collect

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide to us, for example when you contact us through the website, email us, register for an event, subscribe to updates, make an enquiry, or engage with ICBAN in relation to our work, projects or services.

This information may include your name, organisation, role, contact details, enquiry details, event registration information, communication preferences and any other information you choose to provide to us.

How we use your information

We use personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include responding to your enquiries, administering events or subscriptions, communicating with partners and stakeholders, managing projects and services, meeting legal or funding requirements, maintaining records, improving the website and protecting the security of our systems.

How long we retain your information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including where retention is required for administrative, legal, audit, funding, contractual or reporting purposes.

Where information is no longer required, we will securely delete it or anonymise it where appropriate.

Sharing your information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information where necessary with trusted service providers, project partners, funders, auditors, public bodies, professional advisers or other parties where required for legitimate organisational, contractual, legal, funding or regulatory purposes.

Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we expect appropriate safeguards to be in place.

Data Security and Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. This includes appropriate organisational and technical measures for how information is stored, accessed and managed.

Fair & Transparent Privacy Explained

We aim to be clear and transparent about how we use personal information. This policy is intended to help visitors, partners, stakeholders and members of the public understand how personal information may be handled when using this website or contacting ICBAN.

External websites and social media

This website may include links to external websites or social media platforms. ICBAN is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy information provided by those external sites or platforms.

Contacting us about privacy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact ICBAN using the contact details provided on this website.

Alternatively you can reach us at, Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN) Ltd., Units 4-6 Enniskillen Business Centre, 21 Lackaghboy Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 4RL. Phone number +44(0)2866340710. Email address info@icban.com

Resources and further information

Your privacy is important to us.

Privacy Policy