Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Connemara Livestock Sales Ireland 2014 (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you use this website and associated services.

1. Business Information

Connemara Livestock Sales Ireland 2014
Galway Road
Clifden
Co. Galway
Ireland

Email: info@connemaraponysales.com
Phone: +353 95 21861
Contact Person: Stephen King

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Postal address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Account and bidder registration details
  • Pony/vendor registration information
  • Payment-related information
  • Copies of horse passports, veterinary certificates, identification documents and related documentation
  • Messages submitted through contact forms
  • Newsletter subscription details

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Website usage statistics
  • Cookies and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and manage pony sales and auctions
  • Register buyers, vendors and bidders
  • Process transactions and payments
  • Communicate with customers regarding auctions and sales
  • Provide customer support
  • Send newsletters, updates and sale announcements
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Consent (for marketing communications where applicable)

5. Payments

Online payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers including Stripe and/or PayPal.

We do not store or have direct access to your full payment card details.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our business and website, including:

  • MartEye auction technology platform
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Analytics
  • Website hosting providers
  • WordPress plugins and website management tools

These providers may process personal data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

MartEye

Online bidding and auction functionality may be operated through MartEye. Users participating in online auctions may also be subject to MartEye’s own privacy terms and conditions.

7. Email Marketing

We may send newsletters, sale announcements and marketing communications to users who have subscribed or previously interacted with our services.

Users may unsubscribe at any time by:

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • improve website functionality,
  • analyse website traffic,
  • enhance user experience.


We use Google Analytics and may use cookies from embedded third-party services such as YouTube or social media platforms.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. International Transfers

As we accept registrations and buyers from outside the European Union, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA.

Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.

10. Data Retention

We may retain customer, vendor, auction and transaction records indefinitely where necessary for:

  • business operations,
  • historical sales records,
  • legal compliance,
  • regulatory requirements,
  • dispute resolution,
  • accounting and tax obligations.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not specifically directed toward children. While minors may occasionally participate in equestrian-related activities connected to our services, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by law.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us to request review or deletion.

12. Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact:
info@connemaraponysales.com

13. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.

14. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

15. Changes to This Policy

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

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Connemara Livestock Sales Ireland 2014
Galway Road
Clifden
Co. Galway
Ireland

Email: info@connemaraponysales.com
Phone: +353 95 21861