Who owns and manages this website?
Cavan Monaghan Connects is a collaborative mental health and wellbeing initiative developed by HSE Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan, Mental Health Ireland, Cavan and Monaghan County Councils, and a broad network of local partners. This website is managed by Mental Health Ireland on behalf of the project. We fully respect the privacy of individuals who use this site and we are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What data is collected?
To operate and manage this site effectively, we may collect and store the following types of data:
- Information submitted via the News & Events or Training sections
- Listings of local and national support services
- Mental health and wellbeing resources shared for inclusion
- Emails or messages sent via our contact form or direct communication
- Website usage data collected through cookies
Cookies on the website
This site uses cookies to optimise user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help the site run more efficiently and enable basic analytics, such as which pages are visited and how long users spend on them. Cookies may also log general location information based on IP addresses.
Social Media
We also promote supports, services, and events through our associated social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X. These channels may link to content listed on the website and help increase awareness of mental health and wellbeing initiatives in the region.
Why is this data collected?
We only collect data that is necessary to:
- Provide users with relevant information on supports, events, and resources
- Communicate with users who submit queries or content
- Monitor and improve the performance and accessibility of the site
Who has access to this data?
Only those directly involved in the management and maintenance of the Cavan Monaghan Connects website will have access to your personal data. We do not share data with third parties without permission.
What is considered personal data?
Personal data refers to any information that can identify a person, such as a name or email address. You may provide this data when submitting an event, service listing, or resource, or when contacting us directly.
Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request details about your personal data stored on our system
- Correct inaccurate or outdated data
- Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
To exercise these rights, please contact: [email protected]
Data retention policy
- News and events: Retained no longer than one month after the event date
- Support services: Retained for as long as the service remains active
- Resources: Retained while still current and relevant
- Emails: Retained only as long as necessary to resolve the query, and no longer than six months
Effective date of this policy: June 2025