Garden centres in Ireland collect customer data through loyalty programmes, online shops, delivery services, landscaping consultations, and in-store events such as workshops. Many garden centres have expanded into cafés, gift shops, and experience-based retail, meaning they now handle more diverse customer data than their core horticultural business might suggest.
KEY GDPR RISKS
Running loyalty programmes that track detailed customer purchasing behaviour across departments without adequate privacy notices
Collecting customer data for landscaping consultations that includes home addresses and property details
Using CCTV across large retail premises, car parks, and café areas without consistent signage and policies
Gathering children's data through kids' workshops, Santa visits, or family events without parental consent
Sharing customer data with delivery partners, landscaping subcontractors, or event suppliers without agreements
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Pet shops in Ireland collect customer data through loyalty schemes, pet grooming bookings, microchip registrations, online sales, and puppy or kitten purchase records. GDPR applies to all of this data, and the combination of ongoing customer relationships, pet health information linked to owners, and regulatory record-keeping requirements creates specific compliance obligations.
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