PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Statement for Sand & Sea
Effective Date From: 17th May 2025
At Sand & Sea, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our services, website, and applications (collectively, the “Services”).
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Information that identifies you as an individual, such as:
· Full name
· Email address
· Phone number
· Home address
b. Usage Information
· Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
· Logs and analytics on how you interact with our Services
c. Smart Home Data (if applicable)
· Device activity logs
· Preferences and settings you choose within the Sand & Sea / Nook Home system
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
· Provide and manage our Services
· Personalize your experience with Sand & Sea / Nook Home
· Improve the functionality and security of our platform
· Communicate with you (e.g., updates, support, marketing communications)
· Comply with legal obligations
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3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
· Service providers who support our business (e.g., Our Delivery Company)
· Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable law or legal processes
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4. Your Rights and Choices
You may have the right to:
· Access, correct, or delete your personal information
· Withdraw your consent for data processing
· Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise your rights, please contact us at dpo@sandandsea.ie
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5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. However, no system is entirely secure, and we encourage you to protect your account credentials.
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6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer period is required by law.
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7. Children’s Privacy
Sand & Sea is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent.
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8. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. Significant changes will be communicated through our Services or by email.
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9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact:
Sand & Sea Privacy Team Email: dpo@sandandsea.ie
Mail: Nook Home, No 6, Market Street, Trim, County Meath, C15HC98
GDPR PRIVACY POLICY
GDPR Privacy Policy – Sand & Sea
Effective Date: 01st Jan 2025 Last Updated: 17th May 2025
This GDPR Privacy Policy explains how Sand & Sea (“we”, “us”, “our”) processes personal data of individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
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1. Data Controller Information
Nook Home is the data controller for the processing of your personal data.
Contact Details: Email: dpo@sandandsea.ie Mail: Nook Home, No 6 Market Street, Trim, County Meath, C15HC98
Data Protection Officer: Ursula Winters
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2. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so under Article 6 of the GDPR. This includes:
· Consent – where you have given clear permission for us to process your data
· Contractual necessity – to perform a contract with you (e.g., providing our services)
· Legal obligation – to comply with a legal requirement
· Legitimate interests – for purposes that are not overridden by your rights (e.g., security, analytics)
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3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
· Identity data (name, title, email address, phone number)
· Account data (username, password, preferences)
· Device and technical data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers)
· Usage data (interactions with our app or services)
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4. Purpose of Processing
We process your personal data to:
· Provide access to our products and services
· Manage your account
· Communicate with you (e.g., support, updates)
· Monitor and improve service performance
· Comply with applicable laws and regulations
· Conduct analytics and service development (based on legitimate interests)
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5. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the EEA, including in countries that may not offer the same level of protection. Where such transfers occur, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:
· Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
· Transfers to countries with an EU adequacy decision
· Binding Corporate Rules (where applicable)
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6. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law. After this period, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
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7. Your Rights Under the GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
· Right to access – obtain a copy of your data
· Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
· Right to erasure – request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
· Right to restriction – limit the processing of your data
· Right to data portability – request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
· Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
· Right to withdraw consent – at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dpo@sandandsea.ie
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8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
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9. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal or similarly significant effects unless we have your explicit consent, or it is otherwise permitted by law.
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10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via our services or email. Please review this page periodically for updates.
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12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Nook Home GDPR Compliance Team Email: dpo@sandandsea.ie
Mail: Nook Home, No 6 Market Street, Trim, Co Meath, C15HC98
Cookies Policy – Sand and Sea
Effective Date: 01st Jan 2025 Last Updated: 17th May 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Sand & Sea ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website or use our services. It also explains what these technologies are and your rights to control our use of them.
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and enable personalization.
Cookies can be:
· First-party cookies – set by Sand & Sea
· Third-party cookies – set by other services (e.g., analytics or advertising providers)
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2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples:
· Session management
· Security tokens
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
· Google Analytics
· User behaviour tracking
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
· Remembering login credentials
· Saving user preferences
d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Examples:
· Facebook Pixel
· Google Ads
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3. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
a. Cookie Banner/Settings
When you first visit our site, you will be prompted to set your cookie preferences. You can update these preferences at any time by clicking [Insert “Cookie Settings” link or location].
b. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. To find out how to manage cookies on your browser, visit:
· Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and services.
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4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site may be placed by third-party services, such as embedded videos, analytics tools, or social media plugins. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing those third-party cookie policies for more information.
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5. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly for the latest information.
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6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Sand & Sea Cookies & Privacy Team Email: dpo@sandandsea.ie
Mail: Nook Home, No 6 Market Street, Market Street, Trim, Co Meath, C15HC98
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