Terms & conditions

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Irish Bee & Heritage Foundation (“IBHF”, “we”, “our”, “us”) website and services, including donations, membership, and participation in beekeeping courses. By using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Registered Address: Fort Lodge, Treanlaure, Maree, Co. Galway Company Number: [Insert Number]

1. General Website Use

The content on this website is provided for general information and educational purposes.

You agree not to misuse the website, attempt to gain unauthorised access, or engage in activity that disrupts its operation.

All content, including text, images, and branding, is the property of IBHF unless otherwise stated.

2. Donations

Donations made through the website are voluntary and non‑refundable except in cases of proven error or fraud.

By making a donation, you confirm that you are authorised to use the payment method provided.

We do not store full payment card details; payments are processed securely through third‑party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

3. Membership

Membership grants access to benefits as described on the website at the time of purchase.

Membership fees are payable in advance and are non‑refundable unless required by Irish consumer law.

Members are responsible for keeping their contact details up to date.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate membership for misuse, abusive behaviour, or breach of these Terms.

4. Beekeeping Courses

Course fees must be paid in full at the time of booking unless otherwise stated.

Cancellations made by participants less than 7 days before the course date may not be eligible for a refund.

IBHF reserves the right to reschedule or cancel courses due to weather, instructor availability, or safety concerns.

Participation in beekeeping activities involves inherent risks; by attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and agree to follow all instructions provided.

5. User Accounts (If Applicable)

Some services (e.g., membership access) may require creating an account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login details.

We may disable accounts that violate these Terms or pose security risks.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.

What We Collect

Contact details (name, email, phone)

Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers)

Membership or course registration details

Website usage data (via cookies)

How We Use Your Data

To process donations, memberships, and course bookings

To communicate with you about your account or upcoming events

To improve website performance and user experience

To comply with legal obligations

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict your personal data. Requests can be made by contacting us at: *info@ibhf.ie *.

7. Cookies Policy

This website uses cookies to:

Enable essential site functionality

Analyse website traffic

Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

8. Limitation of Liability

IBHF is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from website use, course participation, or membership services.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website.

Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory rights under Irish law.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of external sites.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, privacy, or data protection, contact us at:

Email: info@ibhf.ie

Address: Fort Lodge, Treanlaure, Maree, Co. Galway