Effective from: January 2025
At Kilkenny Steiner School, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information of our donors and supporters, in line with Irish data protection law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who We Are
We are a registered educational charity providing Steiner Waldorf education in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Donations play a vital role in helping us carry out our work, and we are deeply grateful for your support.
What Information We Collect
When you donate to us, we may collect:
Your name and contact details (email, address, phone number)
Donation details (amount, date, method of payment)
Tax relief information (e.g. CHY forms, PPS number – only with your consent)
Communication preferences
Any other information you choose to share with us.
How We Use Your Information
We use this information to:
Process and acknowledge your donation
Issue receipts and manage tax relief where applicable
Keep a secure record of donations
Communicate with you (if you’ve opted in) about our work and fundraising efforts
Comply with legal and financial obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Your consent (e.g. for email communications)
To fulfil a contract (e.g. processing your donation)
To meet a legal obligation (e.g. financial reporting)
Our legitimate interest in developing and managing our donor relationships
Sharing Your Information
We will never sell or trade your personal information.
We may share it with:
Trusted service providers (e.g. donation platforms or email services)
Revenue Commissioners (for processing CHY forms)
Regulators or authorities, if legally required
All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection standards.
Keeping Your Information Safe
Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised staff. We take appropriate steps to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct or update your details
Withdraw your consent at any time
Request your data be deleted (where legally possible)
Object to how we’re using your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at administration@kilkennysteinerschool.ie
If you have concerns, you can also contact the Data Protection Commission at www.dataprotection.ie.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain donor records for up to six years after your last donation, in line with financial and regulatory requirements. After that, we securely delete or anonymise the data.
Changes to This Policy
We may occasionally update this policy. Any significant changes will be posted on our website. Please check back now and then to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your information, please get in touch:
Ballyhall Kindergarten Ltd, Kilkenny Steiner School
Callan, Kilkenny, Ireland
administration@kilkennysteinerschool.ie
00 353 87 6303133