Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Email Communications
Last updated: 11/02/2025
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you sign up for our email updates.
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1. Who We Are
Regina Doherty MEP is a Member of the European Parliament representing Dublin. This email list is managed by her team, and we use Mailchimp to send updates and communications.
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2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect the following information:
-Your name (if provided)
-Your email address
-Your IP address (collected automatically by Mailchimp)
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3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
-Send you updates about Regina Doherty’s work in the European Parliament
-Share news, events, and relevant policy information
-Occasionally ask for your feedback or views
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is securely stored in Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing service that is GDPR-compliant. Mailchimp stores data on servers in the United States and is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR (Article 6.1(a)), we process your data based on your consent. You will only receive emails if you have explicitly opted in.
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6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
-Access the data we hold about you
-Request corrections to your personal data
-Withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time
-Request that your data be deleted
-Complain to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) if you believe your data rights have been violated
7. How to Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any of our emails or by contacting us at regina@reginadoherty.com. Once unsubscribed, we will no longer send you emails, and your data will be deleted from our active mailing list.
8. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties. However, we use Mailchimp, which processes data on our behalf. You can review Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be communicated via email.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at: