Privacy Policy for Templeogue College Past Pupils Union (PPU)

Effective Date: 27/4/2026

Templeogue College Past Pupils Union (“PPU”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

Who We Are

Templeogue College Past Pupils Union
Templeville Road
Dublin 6W
Ireland

Email: info@ppu.ie

We act as the data controller for any personal data you provide to us.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Year of graduation

This information is collected when you voluntarily submit it through forms on our website (www.ppu.ie).

We may also collect limited technical data through cookies (see Section 8).

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Maintain a record of past pupils
• Communicate with you about events, reunions, and PPU updates
• Send newsletters and relevant announcements
• Manage and improve our alumni network

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit your details and opt in to communications
• Legitimate Interests – to maintain and develop the past pupils network and keep members informed

You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 7).

How We Store and Share Your Data

Your data is stored securely and only accessible to authorised members of the PPU.

We use a third-party service provider:

• Send.ie – to manage email communications and newsletters

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Your data may be processed outside of Ireland where our service providers operate, but only where appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Maintain contact with past pupils
• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

If you request deletion, your data will be removed within a reasonable timeframe.

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Access – request a copy of your data
• Rectification – correct inaccurate data
• Erasure – request deletion of your data
• Restriction – limit how your data is used
• Objection – object to certain uses of your data
• Data Portability – request transfer of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@ppu.ie

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and monitor website performance.

Cookies may include:

• Essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies (if enabled via WordPress tools/plugins)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure website hosting (WordPress)
• Access controls to personal data
• Use of trusted third-party providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: info@ppu.ie