Last updated: 1 October 2026
1. Data controller
The data controller is the Corporation of Trustees for the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, Flat 5, Vicar St, Townparks (3rd Division), Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 H663, Ireland. Contact: laron@seusitio.com, +353 93 71110.
2. Information we collect
We collect only what you choose to give us — for example your name, email address, phone number and the content of your message when you contact us, volunteer or make a donation. We do not use advertising trackers on this website.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to respond to enquiries, coordinate volunteering, process and acknowledge donations, meet our legal and regulatory obligations and, with your consent, keep you informed of our work.
4. Legal basis
We process personal data on the basis of your consent, our legitimate interests in running the charity, the performance of an agreement with you, and compliance with legal obligations, including charity and tax law.
5. Sharing
We never sell your data. We share it only with trusted service providers acting on our behalf, or where required by law, for example with the Revenue Commissioners or the Charities Regulator.
6. Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, or as required by law (for example, financial records are kept for six years).
7. Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, erase or restrict the use of your data, to object to processing, to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
8. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28 (www.dataprotection.ie).