Privacy Policy for Speech and Drama Teachers of Ireland (SDToI)

Last Updated: February 2026

Welcome to the Speech and Drama Teachers of Ireland (SDToI) website (https://speechanddramateachersofireland.ie). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This short Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for membership, or register for our events.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us, apply for membership, or renew your membership.
Professional Data: Qualifications and teaching locations (e.g., to list you in our “Members in your Area” directory).
Financial and Transaction Data: Payment details when you pay membership fees, FEIS fees, or workshop fees. (Note: We use secure third-party payment processors and do not store your credit card details directly).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and basic analytics data on how you navigate our website via Cookies.

2. How We Use Your Data

As a non-for-profit membership organisation, we use your personal information solely to:

Process and manage your SDToI membership applications and renewals.
Facilitate payments for FEIS, workshops, and memberships.
Maintain our public “Members in your Area” directory (only with your explicit consent).
Communicate with you regarding news, events, and support.
Improve our website and services.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data only with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or conducting our business, provided those parties agree to keep your information confidential and GDPR-compliant.

4. Data Security & Retention

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request erasure of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., asking to be removed from the public members directory).

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.