Privacy Policy – My Cervical Screening (mycervicalscreening.ie)
Effective date: 21st January 2026
1. Introduction
My Cervical Screening (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent online information resource providing information relating to cervical screening.
We are committed to protecting personal data and respecting privacy in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.
You may access and use this website without providing personal data.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of data protection law, the Data Controller is:
My Cervical Screening
Website: www.mycervicalscreening.ie
Email: mycervicalscreening@gmail.com
The Data Controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
3. Data Processor
Full Circuit provides website development, hosting, and technical support services and acts as a Data Processor on behalf of My Cervical Screening.
All processing by the Data Processor is carried out on documented instructions and under GDPR-compliant contractual arrangements.
4. Personal data we process
4.1 Email correspondence
Personal data is processed only where an individual chooses to contact us by email. This may include:
- An email address
- A name (if provided)
- The content of the correspondence
You are not required to provide personal information when contacting us.
4.2 Website usage data
We may process limited technical information when you visit the website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and approximate time spent
This information is processed for website security, maintenance, and performance monitoring purposes, and where possible in aggregated or anonymised form.
5. Health and special category data
This website is an information resource only. We do not request, collect, or process:
- Cervical screening results
- Medical records
- PPS numbers or clinical identifiers
If health-related information is voluntarily included in an email to us, it will be treated as special category personal data and processed solely for the purpose of responding, with appropriate safeguards.
6. Purpose and legal basis for processing
Personal data is processed only where permitted by law, including on the following bases:
| Purpose | Legal basis |
| Responding to email correspondence | Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) |
| Website operation, security, and maintenance | Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) |
We do not use personal data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with applicable Irish and EU law. Further information is set out in our Cookie Policy (see below).
8. Sharing personal data
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Personal data may be shared only with:
- Full Circuit, acting as Data Processor
- Other IT or hosting service providers strictly necessary to operate the website
- Public authorities or regulators where required by law
All recipients are required to protect personal data in accordance with GDPR.
9. International data transfers
If personal data is accessed or stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards will be applied in accordance with GDPR.
10. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
- Email correspondence: up to 12 months after the last interaction, unless a longer period is required by law
- Technical/usage data: retained for the minimum period necessary for security and performance purposes
11. Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data, including secure hosting and restricted access.
12. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request erasure (in certain circumstances)
- Restrict or object to processing (where applicable)
- Withdraw consent at any time
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland).
13. External links
This website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
14. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be published on this website with an updated effective date.
15. Contact
Email: mycervicalscreening@gmail.com
Cookie Policy – My Cervical Screening (mycervicalscreening.ie)
Last updated: 21st January 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how mycervicalscreening.ie uses cookies and similar technologies and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the ePrivacy Regulations and the GDPR, in line with guidance from the Irish Data Protection Commission.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and, where permitted, provide information about how a website is used.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- Store cookie preference choices
- Understand how the website is used, where consent has been provided
4. Types of cookies we use
a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website and do not require consent.
b) Preference / functionality cookies
These cookies remember choices made by users and may require consent, depending on their function.
c) Analytics / statistics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website (for example, page visits and traffic patterns). These cookies are used only where consent has been provided.
d) Marketing cookies
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies on this website.
5. Consent and cookie controls
Non-essential cookies are not placed on your device unless you provide clear consent via the cookie banner or preference settings.
You may:
- Accept all cookies requiring consent
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Change or withdraw your consent at any time
Consent preferences are stored for a limited period and are refreshed periodically in line with regulatory guidance.
6. Third-party cookies
Where third-party content is embedded (for example, video players), third-party cookies may be set. Such cookies are subject to the third party’s privacy policies and are used only where consent has been provided.
7. Managing cookies via your browser
You can also control or delete cookies using your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Cookies and personal data
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, consent to the cookie also serves as the lawful basis for that processing under GDPR.
9. Changes to this policy This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on this website.