Last updated: 4 August 2026
This privacy policy explains how johnclendennen.com collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit the site or contact the office.
Who we are
The data controller for this website is:
Office of John Clendennen TD 1st Floor, The Mall Tullamore Co. Offaly R35 X7X9 Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)57 93 7100 Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions about this policy or about how your data is handled, contact the office using the details above.
What data we collect
Information you give us If you email, phone or write to the office, we collect the details you provide. This usually includes your name, contact details and whatever information you share about the matter you are raising. Where you contact the office about a constituency or representation matter, the information you give may reveal your political opinions or other sensitive details. We only use it to deal with the matter you have raised.
Information collected automatically When you visit the site, our hosting and security providers automatically log technical data including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, the pages you view and the time of your visit.
Analytics data With your consent, Google Analytics 4 collects data about how you use the site, including pages viewed, time on page, approximate location (derived from a truncated IP address), device and browser information, and how you arrived at the site. This data is pseudonymised and is not used to identify you personally.
Why we use your data and our legal basis
| What we use it for | Legal basis under GDPR |
|---|---|
| Responding to your queries and dealing with representations | Performance of a task carried out in the public interest, or your consent where sensitive information is involved |
| Sending newsletters and updates you have asked for | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) |
| Keeping the site secure, blocking spam and preventing abuse | Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) |
| Measuring how the site is used so we can improve it | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) |
| Meeting legal or regulatory obligations | Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) |
Where you contact the office about a matter that involves special category data, such as health information or political opinions, we rely on your explicit consent or, where applicable, Section 48 of the Data Protection Act 2018, which allows elected representatives to process such data when acting on your behalf.
Cookies and tracking
The site uses cookies and similar technologies. Some are strictly necessary for the site to work and for security. Others, including Google Analytics, only run if you give consent through the cookie banner.
You can change or withdraw your cookie choices at any time through the consent banner or the “Manage consent” link.
Full details of the cookies used are set out in the Cookie Policy.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with the service providers needed to run the site, and only to the extent necessary:
Cloudflare, Inc. — provides the content delivery network, DNS and security protection for the site. Cloudflare processes IP addresses and request data to filter malicious traffic and speed up page loading. Cloudflare is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
GridPane / our hosting provider — the site is managed on the GridPane platform. Server logs containing IP addresses and request data are stored for security and troubleshooting.
Google Ireland Limited (Google Analytics 4) — provides website analytics. Data may be transferred to Google LLC in the United States under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses. Google Analytics is configured to anonymise IP addresses. Google Privacy Policy · How Google uses data
We may also disclose personal data where we are required to do so by law, or to protect the rights, property or safety of any person.
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Transfers outside the EEA
Some of our providers process data outside the European Economic Area, mainly in the United States. Where this happens, transfers are protected by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or another lawful transfer mechanism.
How long we keep your data
- Correspondence and representations: kept for as long as needed to deal with the matter, and generally for up to seven years afterwards.
- Newsletter subscriptions: kept until you unsubscribe.
- Server and security logs: typically up to 12 months.
- Google Analytics data: retained for 14 months, after which it is deleted automatically.
Where we no longer have a reason to keep your data, it is deleted or anonymised.
How we protect your data
The site runs over an encrypted HTTPS connection. We use firewalls, malware scanning, access controls and regular software updates to protect the site and the data it holds. No system can be completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to keep your information safe.
Your rights
Under GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure of your data in certain circumstances
- Restriction of how we process your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability for data you provided under consent or contract
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting processing that happened before you withdrew it
To exercise any of these rights, contact the office using the details above. We will respond within one month.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how your data has been handled, you can complain to the Irish Data Protection Commission:
Data Protection Commission 6 Pembroke Row Dublin 2 D02 X963 Website: dataprotection.ie Phone: +353 (0)1 765 0100
Links to other sites
This site links to external websites, including Facebook, Instagram, the Oireachtas website and Fine Gael. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please read their own privacy policies before sharing information with them.
Children
This site is not aimed at children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has given us their data, contact the office and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Please check back occasionally.