Last updated: 19.08.2025
We at Oma & Olive (“we”, “our”, “us”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website otta.ie (the “Website”).
1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information – name, email address, and any details you provide when contacting us.
- Mailing List Information – if you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
- Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies or analytics tools.
- User-Provided Data – any information you choose to submit via forms, comments, or recipe submissions.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
- To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries.
- To send newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed).
- To improve website functionality and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
- Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and certain cookies.
- Contract – where processing is necessary to provide you with requested services.
- Legitimate Interests – such as improving our website and preventing fraud.
- Legal Obligation – where required by law.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service Providers – e.g., hosting providers, mailing list services (MailerLite).
- Analytics Providers – to help us understand website traffic and usage.
- Legal Authorities – if required to comply with applicable laws.
5. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure website functionality.
- Improve performance and analytics.
- Personalize content.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. International Data Transfers
As we use third-party providers, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletters/cookies).
- Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format).
To exercise your rights, please contact us (see Section 10).
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Oma & Olive
Email: omaandolive@otta.ie
Address: 460 Aisling Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 X4E4, Ireland
11. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland (https://www.dataprotection.ie/).