This privacy policy explains how Sheds.ie ("we", "us", "our") collects and uses personal data when you visit sheds.ie. We're based in Ireland and we comply with GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Sheds.ie
Ireland
Contact: enquiries@sheds.ie
What we collect
Things you give us directly: name and email if you fill in our enquiry form, county, use case, material/size preference, and any message text.
Things collected automatically: anonymised analytics via Matomo (page views, referring site, approximate country, device type, browser). IP addresses are anonymised before storage. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any cross-site advertising trackers.
Why we collect it
| Data | Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Enquiry form submissions | Matching you to Irish suppliers who can quote | Legitimate interest: you initiated contact |
| Anonymised analytics | Understanding how the site is used | Legitimate interest |
How we share enquiries with suppliers
When you submit the enquiry form, we may share your name, county, use case and material/size preference with one or more Irish suppliers so they can quote. We share the minimum needed. We don't sell data to third parties.
How long we keep it
- Enquiry form submissions: 24 months, then deleted.
- Analytics: 14 months rolling, then aggregated.
Your rights under GDPR
You can ask us to show you what data we hold, correct it, delete it, stop processing it, or export it in a portable format. Email enquiries@sheds.ie and we'll respond within 30 days. You also have the right to complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission at dataprotection.ie.
Cookies
See our Cookie Notice. Short version: Matomo uses a first-party cookie to count unique visits. You can opt out via the cookie banner.
Changes
We'll update this page whenever we change how we handle data. Material changes will be announced in the site footer for 30 days.