Privacy Policy
We care deeply about your privacy, and we’re committed to handling your personal information with respect, transparency, and care. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how it’s used when you interact with Doireann O’Riordan online – whether you’re making a purchase, signing up for our newsletter, or simply browsing.
who we are
This website is owned and operated by Doireann O’Riordan, based in Ireland. We create handcrafted contemporary jewellery and sell directly to customers within the EU and beyond.
what information we collect (and why)
when you place an order
When you check out, we collect:
- Your name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Order details (items purchased and notes if provided)
- Payment method (processed via Stripe)
We use this information to process and deliver your order, and also to communicate with you if needed.
We do not store or see your card details. Payments are securely handled through Stripe. View Stripe’s privacy policy for more details.
when you use the contact form
Our contact form collects:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message
We use this only to respond to your inquiry and offer support. We may retain messages to help with future queries, especially if they relate to previous orders or custom work.
when you sign up to our newsletter
Our newsletter form (powered by MailerLite) collects:
- Your name
- Email address
We use this to send you occasional updates, product news, or special offers. You’ll only receive emails if you actively sign up, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
MailerLite may also use basic analytics (like open or click rates) and cookies to understand how newsletters are performing.
View MailerLite’s privacy policy for full details.
website analytics
We use WP Statistics to understand how visitors use our site. This tool helps us improve the website by collecting:
- Anonymised IP addresses
- Browser type and language
- Pages visited and time spent
WP Statistics does not use cookies, and all data is anonymised at the source. Read WP Statistics privacy policy for more information. We do not track you across other websites, and we don’t share analytics data with third parties.
We also use Jetpack Site Stats (from Automattic) for simple traffic insights. Jetpack may set cookies to prevent counting the same visitor more than once and collects anonymised data about page visits. Read Automattic’s privacy policy
fonts
This site uses Google Fonts, which loads fonts from Google’s servers. As a result, Google may collect your IP address and information about your browser or device. Learn more about Google Fonts and privacy.
cookies
We use a small number of cookies to help the website function properly – like remembering what’s in your cart or handling newsletter sign-ups. Some third-party services (like Stripe, MailerLite, or Jetpack) may also use cookies.
You’ll see a cookie banner when you visit, where you can manage your preferences. However, if you’re browsing in a way that blocks trackers or cookies by default, the banner may not appear – but you can still control cookie settings directly in your browser.
For more information view our Cookie Policy
how we protect your data
We take data security seriously and therefore use standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
We do not sell or share your personal data with unrelated third parties.
data retention
We keep your personal data only as long as needed to:
- Process your orders
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g. for tax or accounting)
- Maintain customer service records (e.g. communication)
You can request deletion or correction of your data at any time.
your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland
More info: https://www.dataprotection.ie
changes to this policy
We may occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. Significant changes will be noted on this page, therefore we encourage you to review it periodically.
LAST UPDATED: 04/06/2025
contact
For privacy-related questions or requests, please get in touch via the contact form.