thumbnail image
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • CSR
  • Contact Us
  • …  
    • Home
    • Who We Are
    • CSR
    • Contact Us
    • Home
    • Who We Are
    • CSR
    • Contact Us
    • …  
      • Home
      • Who We Are
      • CSR
      • Contact Us
      • Home
      • About Drogheda
        • Drogheda: Embrace The Change
        • Invest Drogheda
        • Tourism
        • M1 Corridor
      • Who We Are
      • What We Do
        • Support Local
        • Certificates of Origin
        • What We Do
      • Membership
        • Membership
        • Member Area
        • Member Spotlight
        • Testimonials
      • Events
        • Upcoming Events
        • Training Supports
        • Chambers Ireland Webinars
      • News
        • Latest News
        • Brexit & Your Business
        • COVID-19 Updates
        • Chambers Ireland Press Releases
      • CSR
      • Business Awards
        • Winners
        • Award Categories
        • Premier Sponsor
        • Meet the Judges
        • Sponsors 2019
      • Contact Us
        • Drogheda Chamber and Chambers around the country in conjunction with Chambers Ireland are engaging with the HSE, Government Departments and Local Authorities to work through these implications of businesses reopening, while adhering to the directive.

           

          Related Links

          HSA.ie

          Gov.ie

          Louth Leo

          HSE.ie

          Revenue

           

          COVID-19 UPDATES -

          Jan 28th

          • Latest update on temporary restrictions:  CLICK HERE
          • Face covering legislation amended: S.I. No. 21 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) (Face Coverings in Certain Premises and Businesses) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021: CLICK HERE

           

          Jan 8th COVID-19 SUPPORTS FOR BUSINESS
          CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

           

          Jan 6th Further updates to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions have been announced. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
           

          Jan 01 2021

          The government announced on December 30th that ‘all retail, other than essential retail, must close from close of business on 31 December’ and that ‘all non-essential services remain closed.’

          • Further information on Level 5 can be found HERE
          • The list of essential retail outlets at Level 5 can be found HERE

        • DECEMBER UPDATES

          Dec 22nd

          Latest update from Department of The Taoiseach 22.12.2020 https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/

          Latest update on Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

          Please refer to the Updated Guidelines from Revenue

           

          Dec 8th

          Minister Humphries has reassured workers that PUP will remain open for new claims until March 2021; any worker who returns to work, only to have the business closes again in the New Year, will be able to avail of the payment. The easiest way to close a claim for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment is online via www.MyWelfare.ie. Any worker returning to work with an enquiry about closing their claim, can contact the Department’s dedicated income support helpline at 1890 800 024 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

           

          Any employer who has difficulty in attracting the workers back to the workplace, or suspects that someone is mis-claiming welfare income support can contact the Department at c19employerreports@welfare.ie; the Department will be happy to review cases where these complaints arise. Employers can be assured that officials in the Department will follow up on these notifications.


          If an employer is seeking assistance in recruiting for vacant positions, the Employer Relations team will be happy to help; please email employer@welfare.ie to set out your requirements and we’ll be happy to help.

           

          Dec 7th

          • NSAI - COVID 19 Retail Protection and Improvement Guide Here
          • NSAI-COVID19-Guidelines-Shopping here

          Tourism & Hospitality Industry Sector. Fáilte Ireland updated guidelines for the tourism and hospitality industry to reflect Government Public Health advice. Visit  COVID-19 Business Supports Hub for expert advice, guidance and FAQ. Businesses can download the toolkit for printable assets outlining key safety measures here. It’s important that we all stay safe. Paul Kelly, CEO, Fáilte Ireland

           

          Dec 1st

          Your quick guide to Level 3 and the Christmas regulations Visit Gov.ie

           

          NOVEMBER UPDATES

          Nov 26th Brexit supports https://www.localenterprise.ie/Louth/Brexit/Brexit/

          Click here to view Louth LEO Brexit presentation

           

          Nov 10th

          Level 5 restrictions / Covid Restrictions Support Scheme / Update from the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine / Update from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.  Read latest update here

           

          OCTOBER UPDATES

          Oct 20th Level 5 restrictions Visit Gov.ie

          COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment Visit Citizens Information (update 20th October)

          New EWSS Subsidy Rates schedule effective 20 October 2020

           

          Oct 19th-Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund extended until November 13th at 5pm. For application forms and eligibility criteria, click here
          The enhanced Trading Online Voucher Scheme has also been extended. For more information on the scheme, and for application forms, click here

           

          Oct 15th - Latest Level 3 update-visit Gov.ie

          Oct 13th -Fáilte Ireland Covid-19 Adaptation Fund (updated)

          Oct 12- FACEBOOK - SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAMME Closing date Oct 15th Click here to find out more

           

          Oct 5th Level 3 Visit Gov.ie

          Agency supports to help Irish businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic

          •  
          • Guidelines for opening Restaurants & Cafes Here

           

           

          SEPTEMBER UPDATES

           

          September 30th

          Latest Update; SMEs; A Guide to COVID-19 Financial Support Measures

          September 25th

          Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund is now open for Applications.
          This fund is a new support for small businesses who have not been able to avail of other business supports, including the ReStart Grant. With grants of between €500 and €1000 small businesses can apply now to avail of this fund. For application forms and eligibility criteria, click here:
          Closing date is 5pm 9th October, so do not ​delay
           

          September 22nd

          A National 5-Level Framework is now in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

          TO DOWNLOAD OR VIEW THE COMPLETE FRAMEWORK, CLICK HERE
           

          September 17th

          COVID-19 PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENT | NEW RATES OF PAYMENT AS OF TODAY, 17 SEPTEMBER

           

          Average weekly earnings Over €300 Personal rate €300

          Average weekly earnings Over €200 - €300 Personal rate €250

          Average weekly earnings Less than €200 Personal rate €203

           

          Since 29 June 2020, the rate of COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is linked to your previous earnings.

          The DEASP has access to this information from Revenue. Click here for further information.

           

          September 16th

          COVID-19: THE NEXT PHASE - ONLINE ROADMAP - ONLINE ROADMAP CLICK HERE.

          New ESRI Report on SME’s Features Chambers Ireland Survey Data -TO ACCESS THE ESRI REPORT CLICK HERE

          Extension of Redundancy Provisions Announced Today - FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE

          Revenue Notice -July/August Sweepback-Backdate Claims - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

           

          September 15th

          €600 million in funding agreed for health service Winter Initiative Read More Here   

           

          Sept 14th

          NEW MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE FUND
          A new Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund has been announced, to help businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which are ineligible for existing grants, with a grant of up to €1,000 to help them adapt and invest to rebuild their business.

          About 2,000 businesses nationwide will benefit from the Fund.
          FOR MORE INFO & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, CLICK HERE

           

          Sept 14th

          NEW BPFI COVID-19 GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS

          The Banking & Payments Federation Ireland has published two new guidance documents in relation to supports for businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

          The new documents are as follows and available by clicking on their titles:

          A Guide to the Government COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme

          SMEs: A Guide to COVID-19 Financial Support Measures

           

           

          Sept 1st

          Credit Guarantee Scheme is a useful addition in suite of supports, but business still needs more from Government

          Read more

           

          Read the latest information on how Ireland is responding to cases of COVID-19. Here

           

           

          AUGUST UPDATES

           

          August 20; Re-Opening of Tourism & Hospitality - Fáilte Ireland can help cover your costs

          https://www.droghedachamber.ie/blog/re-opening-of-tourism-hospitality-businesses

           

          August 18; New measures to limit the spread of COVID-19

          https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77b6d-statement-on-the-introduction-of-new-measures-to-limit-the-spread-of-covid-19/

           

          Updates on Enterprise/ Economic supports - Louth

          • Restart Grant Plus (Aug 13) New applicants for the scheme can complete the online application form available on LCC website https://www.louthcoco.ie/en/covid-19/business-re-start-grant/

          • Town and Village 2020 Covid Accelerated Measure
          • Creative and Cultural Jobs Stimulus Measure Funding 2020
          • https://www.droghedachamber.ie/blog/updates-on-enterprise-economic-supports-louth 

          Creative Ireland Programme and the Louth Culture and Creativity Strategy 2018-2022 on: www.creativeireland.gov.ie Submissions outlining your proposal, must be received by Tuesday 25th August 2020 at 4pm. Submissions by email only to creativeireland@louthcoco.ie

           

          Check out HSE.ie updates ;

          Shopping Safely https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/shopping-safely-coronavirus/shopping-safely-coronavirus.html

          Latest updates https://www.gov.ie/en/news/7e0924-latest-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus/

          How to use Face Coverings correctly https://www.droghedachamber.ie/blog/how-to-use-face-coverings

           

          FACE COVERINGS; The below link contains three posters relating to face coverings for download/print/display.

          Click here for posters

           

          Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses Here

           

          Phase 4 of the Roadmap for reopening Ireland delayed

          Following yesterday's Cabinet meeting, the Government announced that the move to Phase 4 that was planned for 10 August 2020 will now be delayed for at least 3 weeks until 31 August 2020.

          Additional measures announced include:

          • Pubs that do not serve food will not be able to reopen on Monday 10 August 2020
          • Restaurants will have to close at 11pm
          • Face coverings will become mandatory in shops and shopping centres from 10 August 2020
          • The current restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings will continue with up to 50 people allowed to gather indoors and up to 200 allowed to gather outdoors

          Click here for more details

           

          Dept of Employment Affairs & Social Protection COVID-19 Update | Extension of Suspension of certain Redundancy Provisions & extension of COVID-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit

          • The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has secured government approval to extend the suspension of redundancy provisions relating to temporary lay-off and short-time work, which arose as a result of COVID-19 until 17 September.
          • The Minister also secured approval to extend the duration of the COVID-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit until 31 March.

          Click here for more details


          Minister Troy welcomes Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (COVID-19) Bill 2020
          GOVERNMENT UPDATE:

          • Businesses can hold AGM’s, general meetings and creditors’ meetings by electronic means
          • Threshold at which company is deemed unable to pay its debts increased to €50,000
          • Examinership increased to 150 days   READ THE PRESS RELEASE IN FULL

           

          July updates

          July Jobs Stimulus doc. Further information on the Stimulus can be found here: Click here to read

           

          Check out Chambers ireland updates;

          SMEs: A Guide to COVID-19 Financial Support Measures

          Banks and SMEs: the business of lending and borrowing

           

          COVID-19 CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME

          The Government has agreed to publish the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020, which will underpin the new COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme and will also remove the portfolio cap, which will result in an increased potential maximum liability for the State of €1.6 billion. The legislation is expected to go through the Oireachtas next week.

          For further info, click here

           

          MICROENTERPRISE LOAN FUND (AMENDMENT) BILL 2020 - SIGNED INTO LAW
          Last Friday 10th July, it was confirmed by the Office of the President of Ireland that the Microenteprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020 had been signed into law.
          The Microenterprise Loan (Amendment) Bill allows for increased funding for
          Microfinance Ireland (MFI) which provides loans of up to €50,000 to businesses employing ten staff or less.
          For further information on this Bill (now signed into law), click here.​

           

          COVID-19 OFFICIAL TRACKER APP NOW AVAILABLE;

          The Irish Government have launched the official (Free) COVID-19 Tracker App.

          alert you if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus

          advise you on what to do to protect yourself and others

          alert other app users that you were in close contact with, if you test positive for Coronavirus

          Click here for more info & for the download links to the App

           

          The Enterprise Support Grant will be available to assist eligible self-employed recipients who are coming off COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment scheme after 25th June 2020.This will be a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to re-start their business which employ fewer than 10 people https://www.gov.ie/en/service/739f3-enterprise-support-grant-for-buisnesses-impacted-by-covid-19/

           

          Louth County Enterprise Fund Now that you have mastered Skype and Zoom, why not try some other Digital Tools that help develop business and make communication and planning more efficient. Check out www.digitalchangemakers.eu for more detail – especially ‘Learning Resources’ Mob: 087-2341455 Email: info@thefund.ie www.thefund.ie

           

          June

          Phase 3 of Ireland's Roadmap for reopening which is in place right now June 29th

          COVID 19 Business Supports

          https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Supports-for-SMEs/COVID-19-supports/

           

          Following last Friday's address from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, The Department of the Taoiseach has published new documents on the Revision of the different Phases of the Reopening of Society and Business. Revised Reopening Infographic


          The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has published a new infographic featuring an overview of non-repayable COVID-19 supports for reopening your business.

           

          PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENT & ENHANCED ILLNESS BENEFIT
          Please click the link below for updates to review on the payments awarded as part of the response to COVID-19, specifically around continued eligibility for the payments and rules around ending the payments, including:

          • Pandemic Unemployment Payment
          • COVID-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme
          • COVID-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit Payment
          Please Click HERE
           

          The Return to Work Safely Protocol,

          is the result of a collaborative effort by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Health Services Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. Download Report​

           

          Anglo Printers Covid-19 Safety Signage Brochure & Pricing

           

           

          GM Print

          gary@gmprint.ie

          www.gmprint.ie

          041 9844321

          Weprint

          info@weprint.ie

          www.weprint.ie

          041 9804445

          Anglo Printers**

          peter@angloprinters.ie

          www.angloprinters.ie

          041 9835000

          First Print & Label

          sales@firstprintdigital.ie

          www.firstprintdigital.ie

          041 9800048

          Winters Consumables

          fergus@winbetconsumables.com

          www.wintersprint.com

          041 9839830

          Boylan Print*

          miboylan@boylangroup.net

          www.boylanprintgroup.ie

          041 983 9905

          All Signs & Labels

          info@asal.ie

          www.asal.ie

          087 2396233

          Go Mac Signs

          bobby@gomac.ie

          www.gomac.ie

          087 2416216

          JK Office Furniture**

          info@jkofficefurniture.ie

          www.jkofficefurniture.ie

          087 2539077

          Medikit (PPE)

          sales@medikit.ie

          www.medikit.ie

          041 9816652

          O'Sullivan Safety (PPE)

          drogheda@osullivan-safety.ie

          www.osullivansafety.ie

          041 9831155

          Beulah Print

          info@beulahprint.ie;

          www.beulahprint.ie

          041 9810505

          Murduff Enterprise (PPE)

          info@murduffenterprises.ie

          www.murduffenterprise.ie

          041 9804244

          Budget Signs

          valdarcy@gmail.com

          www.budgetsigns.ie

          087 633 9467

          Noel Kelly Safety Services

          training@kellysafetyservices.ie

          www.kellysafetyservices.ie

          041 984 2668

          Sheelin Group Commercial Interiors**

          info@sheelingroup.com

          www.sheelingroup.com

          041 9891667

          Listoke Distillery

          bronagh@listokedistillery.ie

          www.listokedistillery.com

          041 2145044

          Solv-x

          accounts@solv-x.com

           

          042 9377055

           

           


          * Also making face shields *

          **Sneeze Guards**

           

           

          The Impact of COVID-19 on Global and EU Trade -The Chief Economist Team published a report.

          Some of the key findings include:

          9.7% decrease in global trade for 2020

          9.2% reduction in extra-EU27 exports of goods and services in 2020

          8.7% decrease in extra-EU27 imports 2020

           

          Further information https://www.droghedachamber.ie/blog/covid-19-roadmap-for-reopening-society-busines

           

          Financial Planning - LHK Insurance April 30th

           

          Worldwide Health Organisation Survey here.

           

          Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme - Employer Eligibility Updated

           

          Resources for Businesses

          COVID-19 Through our affiliation with Chambers Ireland, we have been in regular contact with the various government departments and we will continue to relay important notices and updates to members via email and across our Social Media Platforms. https://www.chambers.ie/media/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-business/

           

           

          WATCH: A ‘How-To’ video on how to shop safely under new public health advice

          https://twitter.com/roinnslainte/status/1246112181269213190

           

        • Retail Protection & Improvement Guide issued by the NSAI

          Click Here
        • Update from the Department of Health

           

          The public health advice is clear and consistent. The public should stay at home wherever possible but can access essential services, including to go to an essential retail outlet to get supplies for the essential upkeep and functioning of their homes. The overriding public health objective for essential retail outlets remains to keep footfall to the absolute minimum and to make use of home working as much as possible. Retail outlets that open should ensure that physical distancing and public health guidelines are rigorously implemented.

           

          The Government Guidelines of 27th March provide guidance on keeping footfall to a minimum and on physical distancing measures as follows:

          • ensure adequate distancing between customers and shop assistants in line with public health guidelines;
          • only let people into the store in small groups and ensure spaces are not crowded;
          • manage queue control inside and outside the door to maintain necessary physical distance; and,
          • all Essential Retail Outlets are encouraged to provide online services where that is possible and appropriate to minimise footfall.

          The NSAI has also published a guidance document for the retail sector that will be informative to members – the NSAI also operate a helpline to advise employers and operators on essential measures to implement workplace protection and improvement plans, see: https://www.nsai.ie/covid-19retailprotection/

        • Chambers Ireland Covid-19

          Business Impacts Survey

          • To access the survey results report from this latest Chambers Ireland Covid-19 Business Impacts survey, conducted between the 24 and 28 April 2020, click here
          • To access the survey results report from the previous Chambers Ireland Covid-19 Business Impacts Survey from 9 April 2020, click here
          • To access the survey results report from the Chambers Ireland Covid-19 Business Impacts Survey from 24 March 2020, click here

        About Us

        What We Do

        Who We Are

        Members

        Resources

        Events

        News

        Business Awards

        Contact Us

        041 9833544

        Cookie Policy

        Safety Statement

        Drogheda & District Chamber © 2019

        Privacy Policy
          Call Us
        All Posts
        ×
        ×
        PRIVACY POLICY
        DROGHEDA & DISTRICT CHAMBER
        
        INTRODUCTION
        This Privacy Policy details the privacy practices of Drogheda & District Chamber of Commerce. We have focused on implementing the practices of Fairness, Transparency and Accountability to protect the privacy of our customers, clients and all who visit our website www.droghedachamber.ie
        In accordance with The General Data Protection Regulation (EU2016/679) and The Data Protection Act 2018, Drogheda & District Chamber of Commerce is identified as a Data Controller of your personal information. There may be occasions when we are also identified as a Data Processor.  As an Organization data protection and privacy is of the utmost importance to us and we respect your trust in us, to use, store and share your personal information.  In this Privacy Policy we explain how we collect personal information about you, how we use it and how you can communicate with us, regarding the use of your data.  All personal information we collect about you will be processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) and The Irish Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy policy relates to personal information which is collected through the website of Drogheda & District Chamber of Commerce and does not extend to personal information which is collected on a manual basis or to non-automated records.
        
        WHO ARE WE?
         We are Drogheda & District Chamber, located in Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland.  As the leading business organisation in Drogheda, our mission is simple, to promote, engage, support, and ultimately make business better for our members and the wider community.  We are a volunteer led organisation and for over 125 years Drogheda & District Chamber has been the beating heart of the business community.
        
        How we collect information about you
        When you browse our website www.droghedachamber.ie, we may ask for personal information such as your name, email address. We may also collect information about you when you are on the internet such as the website you came from, IP address, domain types, i.e., .co.uk and.com), your browser type the country  where your internet service provider is located, the pages of  our site that were viewed during your visit and search terms that you used.  This information is only used for our own research and to improve our service to you. We will only collect your personal information when you provide 
        
        it to us, when you email us, send an enquiry through our “Contact Us” page  and when you subscribe to any of our services. Drogheda & District Chamber use the social media platforms of Facebook, and Twitter to keep our members informed of events and services which we consider may be of interest..
        Our website uses “Cookie” technology.  A cookie is a little piece of text that the server places on your device when you visit our website.  They help us make the site work better for you. For further information on our use of Cookies, please refer to the Cookie Policy on www.droghedachamber.ie
        
        What Personal Information Do We Collect?
        When you visit our website,  we collect particular information related to your device, such as the IP address, referring website, details of the pages your device visited and the time that your device visited our website.
        Drogheda & District Chamber respect your right to privacy, and we will only collect personal information when you provide this to us.  When you submit an  email enquiry, subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter or register for an event, or complete any of our on line forms we will process your personal information for specific purposes which allow us to provide and deliver our services to you. The categories of personal information that we collect from you include, names, email addresses, postal addresses and phone numbers, transactional information (including invoices due and paid).
        
        How We Use Your Personal Information
        Drogheda & District Chamber will process your personal information for a variety of legal purposes, including but not limited to the following:
        •	To provide services to members and potential members
        •	Networking opportunities
        •	To respond to any communications, you might send to us
        •	To send you email alerts and newsletters that you have opted in to receive
        •	Educational events
        •	Promoting members
        •	Lobbying
        •	Start Up Business Assistance
        •	Collaboration
        •	Process membership transactions (including transaction confirmations and invoices
        •	Send members industry updates, event/news/notifications, and administrative communications
        •	Manage members use of our services and to respond to enquiries and comments and provide membership services and support
        
        Use of Non-Personal Information
        We gather statistical and analytical information collected on an aggregate basis of all visitors to our website www.droghedachamber.ie.  This non-personal information encompasses data that cannot be used to identify you.
        Google Analytics
         We use Google Analytics to analyse the performance of www.m1skillnet@droghedachamber.com. The information Google Analytics gathers using our website’s cookies, generate generic reports about the use of our website. Further information regarding our use of Google Analytics is detailed in our Cookie Policy
        
        Our Legal Bases to Process Your Personal Information
        We detail below our identified legal bases which allow is to process your personal information:
        •	Processing is necessary for the performance of a Contract to which the Data Subject is party or to take steps at the request of the Data Subject prior to entering. The Contract
        •	Consent
        •	Legal Obligation
        •	Legitimate Interest of the Data Controller
        •	Public Interest
        If we process personal information based on your Consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.  This does not affect the lawfulness of processing which took place prior to its withdrawal.
        
        Sharing of Personal Information
        There may be occasions when it is necessary for us to share your personal information with our external working Partners and Stakeholders for the purposes of providing our services to you. We detail below some of our external Third Partners; however, this is information is not an exhaustive list.
        •	Web Hosting Company
        •	Consultants
        •	Saas Providers 
        •	Email Platform
        •	Payroll Provider
        There may also be occasions when in accordance with Independent Statutory Legislation we are obligated to share personal information.  Under certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose your personal information in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
        
        Is Personal Data Transferred outside the EEA?
        We do not knowingly transfer personal information outside the EEA, however our CRM system is Hub Spot and is hosted in Europe.
        
        
        
        How we keep your Personal information Safe
        Drogheda & District Chamber are committed to the protection and security of your personal information.  We use a variety of technologies and procedures to protect your personal information from, “unauthorised use, and access, accidental loss, unlawful destruction, alteration, unlawful disclosure. As effective as security practices are, no physical or electronic system is entirely secure.  We cannot guarantee the complete security of our data base or can we guarantee that information that you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the internet.  We have implemented strict internal guidelines to ensure that your privacy is safeguarded at every level of our organisation.  We will continue to revise policies and procedures and review our systems and we will implement additional security features as new technologies become available.  Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.  When we receive your personal information, we use appropriate security measures to prevent your personal information from being compromised in any way.  When you contact us to ask about your personal information, we may ask you to identify yourself, this is to help protect your personal information.
        
        How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information?
        We process and retain personal information to meet our legal and regulatory requirements and for as long as necessary to enable Drogheda & District Chamber to provide our services to our members.  It is not our practice to retain personal information for longer than is considered necessary.
        
        Third-Party Sites
        Our website may contain links to other Third-Party sites.  When you click on one of these links you are visiting a website operated by someone other than  Drogheda & District Chamber and the operator of that website may have a different privacy policy.  We are not responsible for their individual privacy practices; we encourage you to investigate the privacy policies of such Third-Party Operators.
        
        Children
        We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, do not access, use, or provide any personal information on www.droghedachamber.ie or through any of its features. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13, without parental consent, we will delete that information.
        
        Do We Use Cookies
        Yes, we use a variety of Cookies. A Cookie is an element of data that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your system. Our website uses these Cookies to collect information which enables us to improve our service.  You have the option to either accept or refuse these Cookies and know when a Cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our Cookies you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. Full details of our use of Cookies will be found in our separate Cookie Policy.
        
        Your Personal information Rights
        
        In accordance with The EU General Data Protection Regulation and The Data Protection Act 2018 you are afforded the following rights in certain circumstances. However, not all “Rights” are absolute, and exemptions may apply.
        Right of Access:  You have the right to obtain confirmation from us whether or not we process personal information about you and where that is the case, access to the personal data, including the purposes of the processing and the categories of personal data concerned.  The recipients or categories or recipients to whom the personal information have been or will be disclosed.
        You may also submit a written request for a copy of personal information you believe we may be processing about you.  Upon such a written request, Drogheda & District Chamber will verify the validity of the request for security purposes.  Your subject access request will be responded to within thirty days, However, where the request is unreasonable, or onerous such requests will be responded to within a two-month time period.
        Right to Rectification: You have the right to the rectification of inaccurate personal information about you without undue delay.
        Right to Erasure: You may ask us to delete your personal information, however this is not an absolute right and any such request will be considered in connection with our legal obligations and under the legal framework of the EU GDPR
        Right to Restricting and Objecting: You have the right to restrict or object to us using your personal information.
        Right to Data Portability: Upon your written request, where possible we can share a digital copy of your personal information with you or another organisation.
        
        How to contact us
        Should you have any questions regarding how we process your personal information please send an email to brenda@droghedachamber.ie
        You can also address your correspondence The Data Protection Compliance Officer, Drogheda & District Chamber, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, Ireland.
         The Data Commissioners Office can be contacted at www.dataprotection.ie
        
        Changes to this Privacy Policy
        We will make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time, particularly when we make changes regarding how we process your personal information and expand our services.   Details of any changes made will be posted here so that you can see what information we gather, how we might use that information and in what circumstances we may disclose it.  By continuing to use our site after we post any such changes, you accept and agree to the privacy policy as modified.
        Updated - December 2020
        
        Cookie Use
        We use cookies to ensure a smooth browsing experience. By continuing we assume you accept the use of cookies.
        Learn More