Privacy Policy
Website Privacy Notice
Davitt College respects your privacy rights. This policy sets out transparently how personal data is collected, processed, retained, and protected in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
■ Introduction & Data Controller
Davitt College fully respects your right to privacy regarding your interactions with this website. If you submit personal information (e.g. by completing a contact form), any volunteered details are treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality.
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) is the legal Data Controller determining how personal data is processed for davittcollege.ie.
Data Controller Office
MSLETB Head Office, Newtown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 DV78
What Data We Collect
Most areas of our website can be browsed freely without submitting personal data. Areas requiring online communication may collect:
- Your IP Address & browser technical metadata
- Usage statistics regarding website browsing activity
- Volunteered contact information (Name, Email, Phone)
Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to enhance user experience. See our Cookie Policy.
Purpose & Data Retention
Personal data collected on this website is used strictly for:
- Providing smooth digital services & answering enquiries
- Analysing visitor traffic to improve school website performance
All data is retained strictly in accordance with MSLETB’s Record Retention Policy and securely destroyed when no longer necessary.
Access & International Transfers
Access is restricted to Davitt College staff, authorized agents, and suppliers directly involved in website management. All parties are bound by strict security obligations.
European Economic Area (EEA): Davitt College does not transfer personal data outside the EEA, except where GDPR Chapter V provisions apply. Google Analytics processes anonymised website traffic metrics (including IP addresses) in compliance with international standards.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR legislation, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of any personal data held about you.
Right of Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request data deletion ("Right to be Forgotten").
Restriction & Objection
Restrict processing or object to automated profiling.
Data Portability
Transfer your data to another organization under conditions.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for newsletters at any given time.
Exercising Rights & Making a Complaint
If you wish to exercise your rights or make a complaint regarding how your personal data is handled by Davitt College, please contact the MSLETB Data Protection Officer directly or reach out to the Supervisory Authority (www.dataprotection.ie).
MSLETB Head Office
Newtown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 DV78
Official Privacy Notice Document
Download the official Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB policy PDF (October 2022).
