Privacy Policy

I & F Education and Development Ltd
1 Nutgrove Ave,
Rathfarnham,
Dublin, D14 YX78, Ireland

Tel: 00 353 15637677 / 00 353 86 3221403
Email: info@spainandfamilies.ie
Website: www.spainandfamilies.ie

1. Introduction

I & F Education and Development Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact with our website, programmes, or services.

We process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

2. What information we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity and contact information: name, address, telephone number, email address.

  • Student information: date of birth, nationality, school records, health details (where necessary for programme participation).

  • Financial information: payment details for service provision.

  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, and website usage data collected via cookies.

3. How we use your information

We use personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our educational and exchange programmes.

  • Communicate with you regarding enquiries, applications, or bookings.

  • Ensure the safety and welfare of students during placements.

  • Process payments and maintain accurate financial records.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

  • Improve our website and services.

We will only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis, such as consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or our legitimate interests.

4. Sharing your information

We may share personal data with:

  • Host families, schools, and partner organisations – solely for the purpose of delivering our programmes.

  • Service providers – who assist in our operations (e.g., IT, payment processing), under strict confidentiality obligations.

  • Regulatory bodies or law enforcement – if required by law.

We do not sell or trade personal data to third parties.

5. International transfers

When personal data is transferred to Spain or other countries outside Ireland, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or equivalent protections under GDPR.

6. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your data protection rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request erasure of your data where it is no longer needed or processed unlawfully.

  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.

  • Request transfer of your personal data to another provider (data portability).

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@spainandfamilies.ie.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be notified on our website.

11. Contact us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

I & F Education and Development Ltd
Email: info@spainandfamilies.ie
Tel: 00 353 15637677 / 00 353 86 3221403

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie.